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formality::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | formalities |
| Type of | ceremonial, ceremony, observance, ceremonial occasion |
| Derivation | formal |
a mere formality.
formality::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | formalness |
| Type of | manner, personal manner |
| Has types | ceremoniousness, stateliness |
the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention.
formality::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | conformity, conformation, compliance, abidance |
| Derivation | formal |
courtroom formality.
Examples of formality
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He was not keen on ecclesiastical titles and formality, though he accepted them.
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Ginsberg hastened to add that such a vote would almost certainly be a formality.
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The deal still must be approved by the state College Board, usually a formality.
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Normally, when opposing NBA coaches greet one another, it's more of a formality.
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To the extent that formality hinders reader comprehension, it is less desirable.
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The 85-55 final was almost a mere formality once Rolle hobbled to the sidelines.
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The use of this type of construction varies with dialect and level of formality.
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Although the House voted on the matter, the voting constituted a mere formality.
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The new Jetta has a strangely stiff, almost bogus formality for this price point.
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- A requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality"
- A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
- Compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality"
- A formality is an established procedure or set of specific behaviors and utterances, conceptually similar to a ritual although typically secular and less involved. ...
- The state of being formal; Something said or done as a matter of form; A customary ritual without new or unique meaning
- (Formalities) The procedures that must be followed to allow a corporation to run as a separate entity.
- Words used in formal situations. Usually there are also more common words that mean nearly the same thing. For example, 'to controvert' means to argue. It's adjective is more common and less formal: 'controversial'.
- Formalidad; requisito; ceremonia; etiqueta; cumplido; solemnidad
- A way of expressing social differences between speakers, often used to show respect or a lack thereof. Sometimes marked on or with pronouns, nouns and verbs. In early Modern English, the second person pronoun thou was casual and you was formal. Chapter 7.
