All formalistic synonyms
forΒ·malΒ·ism
F f adj formalistic
- impractical β not practical or useful.
- on paper β a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
- pedantic β ostentatious in one's learning.
- pure β free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter: pure gold; pure water.
- quixotic β extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.
- tentative β of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.
- transcendent β going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.
- transcendental β transcendent, surpassing, or superior.
- unearthly β seeming not to belong to this earth or world: unearthly beauty.
- unsubstantiated β not substantiated; unproved or unverified: unsubstantiated allegations.
- problematical β of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- suppositional β the act of supposing.
- unproved β to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
- codified β to reduce (laws, rules, etc.) to a code.
- idealized β to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence.
- ideational β of, relating to, or involving ideas or concepts.
- ideological β of or relating to ideology.
- presumed β to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
- reverent β feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- formative β giving form or shape; forming; shaping; fashioning; molding: a formative process in manufacturing.
- organic β noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon.
- anatomic β of or relating to anatomy
- formational β the act or process of forming or the state of being formed: the formation of ice.
- tectonic β of or relating to building or construction; constructive; architectural.
- abstruse β You can describe something as abstruse if you find it difficult to understand, especially when you think it could be explained more simply.
- arid β Arid land is so dry that very few plants can grow on it.
- bookish β Someone who is bookish spends a lot of time reading serious books.
- didactic β Something that is didactic is intended to teach people something, especially a moral lesson.
- doctrinaire β a person who tries to apply some doctrine or theory without sufficient regard for practical considerations; an impractical theorist.
- dry β free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- dull β not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- hairsplitting β the making of unnecessarily fine distinctions.
- learned β having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
- literary β pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature: literary history.
- ostentatious β characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- pedagogic β of or relating to a pedagogue or pedagogy.
- pedantical β ostentatious in one's learning.
- pompous β characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
- priggish β a person who displays or demands of others pointlessly precise conformity, fussiness about trivialities, or exaggerated propriety, especially in a self-righteous or irritating manner.
- sententious β abounding in pithy aphorisms or maxims: a sententious book.
- stilted β stiffly dignified or formal, as speech or literary style; pompous.
- donnish β resembling or characteristic of a university don; bookish; pedantic.
- nit-picking β to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
- overnice β pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- scholastic β of or relating to schools, scholars, or education: scholastic attainments.
- inkhorn β a small container of horn or other material, formerly used to hold writing ink.
- hypothetic β assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
adjective formalistic
- philosophy β the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
- established β (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- explicit β Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.