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formalist

 

[ หˆfษ”หrmษ™list ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formalista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเค•เคคเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Formalist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ formalis

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formalista

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formaliste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formalista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท formaliste

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•์‹์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูƒู„ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formalista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formalista

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formalist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formalist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formalist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.