Formality: meaning, definitions and examples
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formality
[ fษหหmรฆlษti ]
in writing
the way in which something is done or happens
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Formality is important in academic writing.
- She followed all the formalities when applying for the job.
social events
the rigid observance of established rules and conventions
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The formality of the dinner party made her uncomfortable.
- He felt out of place in the formality of the corporate event.
attire
the degree to which an event requires dressing up
Synonyms
attire level, dress code, formalness
Examples of usage
- The formality of the wedding called for a tuxedo.
- The office dress code dictates the level of formality for daily attire.
Translations
Translations of the word "formality" in other languages:
๐ต๐น formalidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fรถrmlichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ formalitas
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะผะฐะปัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ formalnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝขๅผ
๐ซ๐ท formalitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ formalidad
๐น๐ท resmiyet
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุณู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ formalita
๐ธ๐ฐ formalita
๐จ๐ณ ๅฝขๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ formalnost
๐ฎ๐ธ formlegheit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะธะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษsmi
๐ฒ๐ฝ formalidad
Etymology
The word 'formality' originated in the late 16th century from the medieval Latin word 'formalitas', meaning 'quality of being formal'. The concept of formality has evolved over time to encompass various aspects of behavior, attire, and procedures in different contexts.
See also: amorphic, conform, deform, deformed, form, formal, formally, formation, formative, formatter, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform, unformed.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,378, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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