Origin: Germanic
Old English prefix
Formality has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a requirement of etiquette or custom
"a mere formality"
2
a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
"the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
3
compliance with formal rules
"courtroom formality"
4
The state of being formal.
Example Sentences
"a mere formality"
noun
"the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
noun
"courtroom formality"
noun
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