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formal meaning

EN[-ɔː(r)məl]
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WFormal
  • Formal and Informal, and Formality and Informality, may refer to
  • Form (disambiguation)
  • Formalism (disambiguation)
  • NounPLformalsPREfor-
    1. Formalin.
      1. An evening gown.
        1. An event with a formal dress code.
          1. Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.
      2. AdjectiveCOMmore formalSUPmost formal
        1. Being in accord with established forms.
          1. She spoke formal English, without any dialect. ‎
        2. Official.
          1. I'd like to make a formal complaint. ‎
        3. Relating to the form or structure of something.
          1. Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar. ‎
        4. Relating to formation.
          1. The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development. ‎
        5. Ceremonial or traditional.
          1. Formal wear must be worn at my wedding! ‎
        6. Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
          1. He's always very formal, and I wish he'd relax a bit. ‎
        7. Organized; well-structured and planned.
          1. When they became a formal club the rowers built a small boathouse. ‎
        8. (mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
          1. Formal series are defined without any reference to convergence. ‎
      3. More Examples
        1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
          • The second formal method of charging someone with a crime is by information. Informations are filed by prosecutors without grand jury review.
          • The formal name of a national having domiciliary register shall be identified by the national identity card;
          • Gingerism in the workplace could form the basis of formal grievances or constructive dismissal cases, an employment lawyer has warned.

      Meaning of formal for the defined word.

      Grammatically, this word "formal" is an adjective. It's also a noun, more specifically, a countable noun.
      • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
        1. Adjectives
          • Nouns
            • Countable nouns
          Difficultness: Level 1
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