formal
adjective
/ˈfɔɹməl/
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/ˈfɔːməl/
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- Being in accord with established forms.
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formel,
soutenu
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- 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.
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formel
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officiel,
formel
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formality
noun
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- (uncountable) The state of being formal.
- (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.
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formalité
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formalism
noun
/ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪzm̩/
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/ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/
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- (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.
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formalisme
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formalize
verb
/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/
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- To give something a formal or official standing.
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formaliser
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