Rite
/raɪt/noun
A ceremonial act or series of acts performed in a prescribed order.
Did you know?The word "rite" comes from a root meaning 'to set right,' hinting at its deep connections to the spiritual and transformative power of ritual.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*rei-
“to set in motion or to make straight.”
Latin
Latin
ritus
“a religious or ceremonial practice.”
Old French
Old French
rite
“a custom or ceremonial act.”
Middle English
Middle English
rite
“a ceremonial practice, especially in a religious context.”
Modern English
English
rite
“a formal or ceremonial act.”