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formal adjective

  /ˈfɔɹməl/ , /ˈfɔːməl/
  • Relating to the form or structure of something.
  • (mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
 muodollinen, formaali
  • Ceremonial or traditional.
 formaali, juhlallinen
  • Being in accord with established forms.
 formaali, kaavamainen
  • Official.
 formaali, virallinen

formalize verb

  /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/
  • To give something a formal or official standing.
 formaalistaa, vahvistaa, virallistaa
  • (transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape.
 formalisoida, muotoilla
  • To act with formality.
 toimia muodollisesti

formally adverb

  /ˈfoː.mə.li/ , /ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/ , /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ , /ˈfɔːm.li/
  • In accordance with rigorous rules.
 formaalisti
  • In a formal manner.
 formaalisti, juhlallisesti, muodollisesti, virallisesti
  • In accordance with official procedure.
 muodollisesti, virallisesti

formalism noun

  /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪzm̩/ , /ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/
  • (linguistics, computing, mathematics) A formal expression of a grammar; a formal grammar; a set of rules of syntax that, without reference to semantics, determine whether a sequence of symbols is a well-formed sentence in a given formal language.
 formalismi

formality noun

  /fɔːrˈmælɪti/
  • (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.
 formaliteetit, muodollisuudet
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