First Known Use: 14th century
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rite
noun \ˈrīt\
: an act that is part of a usually religious ceremony
Full Definition of RITE
1
a : a prescribed form or manner governing the words or actions for a ceremony b : the ceremonial practices of a church or group of churches
2
: a ceremonial act or action <initiation rites>
3
: a division of the Christian church using a distinctive liturgy
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Origin of RITE
Middle English, from Latin ritus; akin to Greek arithmos number — more at arithmetic
Related to RITE
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- ceremonial, ceremony, form, formality, observance, ritual, solemnity
RITE Defined for Kids
rite
noun \ˈrīt\
Definition of RITE for Kids
: an act performed in a ceremony
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