formal

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English

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Etymology

From Middle English formel, from Old French formel, from Latin formalis, from forma (form); see form.

Pronunciation

Adjective

formal (comparative more formal, superlative most formal)

  1. Being in accord with established forms.
  2. Official.
  3. Relating to the form or structure of something.
  4. Ceremonial.
  5. (horticulture) Organized; well-structured and planned.
  6. (mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
    Formal series are defined without any reference to convergence.

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Noun

formal (plural formals)

  1. Formalin.
  2. An evening gown.
  3. An event with a formal dress code.
    Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.

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Catalan

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin formalis.

Adjective

formal m, f (masculine and feminine plural formals)

  1. formal

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Crimean Tatar

Etymology

Latin formalis, from forma (form).

Adjective

formal

  1. formal

References

  • Useinov & Mireev Dictionary, Simferopol, Dolya, 2002 [1]

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German

Etymology

Form +‎ -al

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /fɔʁˈmaːl/

Adjective

formal (comparative formaler, superlative am formalsten)

  1. formal (being in accord with established forms)

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Usage notes

Not to be confused with formell. The adjectives formell and informell express the presence or absence of ceremonies: ein informelles Treffen is a meeting in a near-private context. The adjective formal stresses the outward appearance (pro forma) as opposed to the content or the spirit.


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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French formel < Latin formalis.

Adjective

formal

  1. formal

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin formalis.

Adjective

formal m and f (plural formales)

  1. formal

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