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Formality - English meaning

Formality – definitions in English dictionary

noun

The rigid observance of convention or etiquette.

Usage examples:

The formality of life in an english public school
noun

Something done because it follows the usual or accepted way of doing things, although it may not be important

Usage examples:

[ c ] there were only a few legal formalities to be finished, and he would be free to leave the cou…
noun

Something official that must be done before something else can happen or be done

Usage examples:

It is essential to observe all the formalities when setting up a business., complete/go through the…

Formality translation into English

Formality: translate from English into Chinese

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形式, 礼节, 拘谨, 拘泥形式

Formality: translate from English into Dutch

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Formaliteit, Vormelijkheid

Formality: translate from English into French

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Formalité, Solennité

Formality: translate from English into German

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Formalität, Förmlichkeit, Steifheit

Formality: translate from English into Hindi

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औपचारिकता, प्रचलित नियम, यथाविधि आचार

Formality: translate from English into Italian

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Formalità, Modalità, Forma

Formality: translate from English into Korean

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형식, 정식, 틀, 상례, 의례, 형식에 구애됨, 정규의 절차

Formality: translate from English into Russian

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Формальность, Педантичность

Formality: translate from English into Spanish

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Formalidad, Ceremonia, Etiqueta

Word origin

mid 16th century (in the sense ‘accordance with legal rules or conventions’): from French formalité or medieval Latin formalitas, from formalis (see formal).

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Formality – similar words

formal

adjective

Done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion.

Usage examples:

A formal dinner party
noun

An evening dress.

Usage examples:

Cocktail parties every night so the ladies can show off their formals
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