Meaning & use
Ceremonial
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Relating to or used in a formal ceremony or rite; done as a matter of formality rather than practical necessity.
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The mayor made a ceremonial visit to cut the ribbon at the new library.
The sword was purely ceremonial and had never been used in battle.
A note on using this word
While most often an adjective, "ceremonial" can also function as a noun referring to a system or code of ceremonies; it stems from "ceremony," ultimately from Latin "caerimonia."
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2. noun
A system or code of formal ceremonies, or an item used only for such occasions.
The regalia is a ceremonial, brought out only for coronations.
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