formalist

for·mal·ism

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawr-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈfɔr məˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈfɔːməlɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈfɔr məˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of formalist word

noun formalist strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art. 1
noun formalist Religion. strong attachment to external forms and observances. 1
noun formalist Ethics. a doctrine that acts are in themselves right or wrong regardless of consequences. 1
noun formalist Logic, Mathematics. a doctrine, which evolved from a proposal of David Hilbert, that mathematics, including the logic used in proofs, can be based on the formal manipulation of symbols without regard to their meaning. 1
noun formalist An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler. 1
noun formalist strict traditionalist, purist 1

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Origin of formalist

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; formal1 + -ism

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Parts of speech for Formalist

noun

adjective

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formalist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for formalist

noun formalist

trainer — a person or thing that trains.
authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
stickler — a person who insists on something unyieldingly (usually followed by for): a stickler for ceremony.
master — botmaster

All 18 Synonyms of formalist