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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 formalities word
- noun plural formalities condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality. 1
- noun plural formalities rigorously methodical character. 1
- noun plural formalities strict adherence to established rules and procedures; rigidity. 1
- noun plural formalities observance of form or ceremony. 1
- noun plural formalities marked or excessive ceremoniousness. 1
- noun plural formalities an established order or method of proceeding: the formalities of judicial process. 1
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Origin of formalities
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 Formalities
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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formalities 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 formalities
noun formalities
- red tape — excessive formality and routine required before official action can be taken.
- bureaucracy — A bureaucracy is an administrative system operated by a large number of officials.
- paperwork — written or clerical work, as records or reports, forming a necessary but often a routine and secondary part of some work or job.
- rules — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
Antonyms for formalities
noun formalities
- intimacies — Plural form of intimacy.
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