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ritual vs use

use vs ritual

ritual and use both are nouns.

ritual is an adjective but use is not an adjective.

ritual is not a verb while use is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ritual Yes Yes No No
use Yes No Yes No
As nouns, use is a hypernym of ritual; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than ritual:
  • ritual: stereotyped behavior
  • use: (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
Other hypernyms of ritual include habit.
ritual (noun) use (noun)
any customary observance or practice the act of using
the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
stereotyped behavior exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
ritual (adjective) use (adjective)
of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
ritual (verb) use (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
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