Formalist: meaning, definitions and examples
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formalist
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philosophy, art
A formalist is a person who emphasizes the form or structure of a work of art, a literary piece, or a thought process, over its content or context. In philosophy, formalism often concerns itself with the inherent properties of logical and mathematical systems. Formalists believe that the meaning of a work can be derived strictly from its form, rather than from external influences or interpretations. This perspective can influence various fields including literature, visual arts, and even legal theory, where the adherence to formal rules is prioritized.
Synonyms
formal theorist, structuralist.
Examples of usage
- The artist was known as a formalist, focusing on color and shape.
- In his critique, he identified several formalist aspects of the poem.
- The professor taught a formalist approach to analyzing classical literature.
Translations
Translations of the word "formalist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น formalista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคคเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Formalist
๐ฎ๐ฉ formalis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะผะฐะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ formalista
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝขๅผไธป็พฉ่
๐ซ๐ท formaliste
๐ช๐ธ formalista
๐น๐ท formaliste
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดููุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ formalista
๐ธ๐ฐ formalista
๐จ๐ณ ๅฝขๅผไธปไน่
๐ธ๐ฎ formalist
๐ฎ๐ธ formalist
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัะผะฐะปะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ formalist
๐ฒ๐ฝ formalista
Etymology
The term 'formalist' is derived from the word 'formal', which originates from the Latin word 'formalis', meaning 'pertaining to form'. Its usage in English began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly within artistic and philosophical discussions. The formalist movement in art became prominent in the early 20th century, especially through the works of artists who prioritized aesthetic elements over representational accuracy. In literature, formalism was developed as a significant school of thought during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly within Russian formalism, which focused on the techniques and structure of literary texts. The term also applies to legal theory, where it pertains to adhering strictly to rules and procedures without considering the underlying policies or outcomes.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,888, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27885 reintroduce
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- 27889 regularized
- 27890 diatribe
- 27891 uninvolved
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