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formality noun

  /fɔːrˈmælɪti/ , /ˈfɔ(r)mal(ɪ)ʈi/
  • (uncountable) The state of being formal.
  • (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.
 formalité

formal adjective

  /ˈfɔɹməl/ , /ˈfɔːməl/
  • In accordance with established forms.
 formel, soutenu
  • 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.
 formel
  • Official.
 officiel, formel

formally adverb

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

formalize verb

  /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/
  • (transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape.
 formaliser

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.
 formalisme

formalization

formalisation
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