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- [fawr-mal-i-tee]
- /fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti/
- /fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/
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- [fawr-mal-i-tee]
- /fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of formality word
- noun plural formality condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality. 1
- noun plural formality rigorously methodical character. 1
- noun plural formality strict adherence to established rules and procedures; rigidity. 1
- noun plural formality observance of form or ceremony. 1
- noun plural formality marked or excessive ceremoniousness. 1
- noun plural formality an established order or method of proceeding: the formalities of judicial process. 1
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Origin of formality
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word fōrmālitās, dating back to 1525-35. See formal1, -ity
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Parts of speech for Formality
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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formality popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for formality
noun formality
- rite — a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use: rites of baptism; sacrificial rites.
- ritual — an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
- procedure — subroutine
- red tape — excessive formality and routine required before official action can be taken.
- ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
Antonyms for formality
noun formality
- informality — the state of being informal; absence of formality.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- impropriety — the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
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