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formality
[ fawr-mal-i-tee ]
noun
- condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.
- rigorously methodical character.
- strict adherence to established rules and procedures; rigidity.
- observance of form or ceremony.
- marked or excessive ceremoniousness.
- an established order or method of proceeding:
the formalities of judicial process.
- a formal act or observance.
Synonyms: , ,
- something done merely or mainly for form's sake; a requirement of custom or etiquette:
the formality of a thank-you note.
formality
/ ɔːˈæɪɪ /
noun
- a requirement of rule, custom, etiquette, etc
- the condition or quality of being formal or conventional
- strict or excessive observance of form, ceremony, etc
- an established, proper, or conventional method, act, or procedure
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of formality1
Example Sentences
Despite the setback at Craven Cottage, a record-equalling 20th top-flight crown is surely a formality now?
The beauty of McDonald’s voice doesn’t dissolve into the character but retains a kind of formality.
Throwing in expectations related to titles and other formalities that are part of James’ job is enough to turn John into a frightened ostrich desperate to find a soft ground to bury his head in.
Qualifying should be a formality from a group that also contains Andorra and Serbia, so the first high-quality opponents England are likely to meet will be when they get to the World Cup.
The brothers registered with the authorities in the capital, Bucharest, in a legal formality to demonstrate their compliance with an ongoing criminal investigation.
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