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Definition of Formality
1. Noun. A requirement of etiquette or custom. "A mere formality"
Exact synonyms: Formalities
Generic synonyms: Ceremonial, Ceremonial Occasion, Ceremony, Observance
Derivative terms: Formal
Generic synonyms: Ceremonial, Ceremonial Occasion, Ceremony, Observance
Derivative terms: Formal
2. Noun. A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies. "The formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
Exact synonyms: Formalness
Generic synonyms: Manner, Personal Manner
Specialized synonyms: Ceremoniousness, Stateliness
Attributes: Formal, Informal, Formal, Informal
Antonyms: Informality
Derivative terms: Formal, Formal
Generic synonyms: Manner, Personal Manner
Specialized synonyms: Ceremoniousness, Stateliness
Attributes: Formal, Informal, Formal, Informal
Antonyms: Informality
Derivative terms: Formal, Formal
3. Noun. Compliance with formal rules. "Courtroom formality"
Generic synonyms: Abidance, Compliance, Conformation, Conformity
Examples of language type: Person Of Color, Person Of Colour, Herald, Trumpeter, Slough Of Despond, Banausic, In That, In This, Therein, Hereby, Herewith
Derivative terms: Formal
Examples of language type: Person Of Color, Person Of Colour, Herald, Trumpeter, Slough Of Despond, Banausic, In That, In This, Therein, Hereby, Herewith
Derivative terms: Formal
Definition of Formality
1. n. The condition or quality of being formal, strictly ceremonious, precise, etc.
Definition of Formality
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