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- [fawr-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈfɔr məˌlɪz əm/
- /fˌɔːməlˈɪstɪk/
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- [fawr-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈfɔr məˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of formalistic word
- noun formalistic strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art. 1
- noun formalistic Religion. strong attachment to external forms and observances. 1
- noun formalistic Ethics. a doctrine that acts are in themselves right or wrong regardless of consequences. 1
- noun formalistic 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
- abbreviation FORMALISTIC Formalist. 1
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Origin of formalistic
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 Formalistic
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formalistic 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.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
formalistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for formalistic
adj formalistic
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- theoretical — given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
- hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- closet — A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things.
- conjectural — A statement that is conjectural is based on information that is not certain or complete.
adjective formalistic
- philosophy — the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- explicit — Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- express — By express train or delivery service.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
Antonyms for formalistic
adj formalistic
- factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- proven — to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
- untaught — simple past tense and past participle of unteach.
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