Definition Synonyms
Definition of formality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
procedureaction done as a matter of form
- Signing the document was just a formality.
2.
mannersstate of being formal or conventional
- The formality of the event required formal attire.
3.
etiquettestrict observance of form or ceremony
- The ceremony was conducted with great formality.
4.
legalspecific requirement for legal status or transaction
- Completing the paperwork is a formality for the visa.
Expressions with formality
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action required but not important
The interview was just a formality.
done without real significance
The apology was given as a formality.
action required but not important
Just show your ID at reception; it's a mere formality.
action done to satisfy rules without real importance
The interview was just a mere formality.
action done only because rules require it
The interview was nothing but a formality.
following all proper rules or official customs
The contract was signed with all due formality.
Origin of formality
Latin, forma (shape) + alis (related to)
Terms with formality included in their meaning
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traditions
formal socially established behavior or formality
ceremony
connected with ceremonies, often showing formality or ritual
insufficient formality
dress too casually for an occasion
formality
treat something with excessive formality
manners
done as a polite gesture or formality
linguistics
style or level of formality in language
no official form
without official formality
business
done as a formality or routine
formality
more formal or less relaxed than usual
formality
minor attempt to comply with a requirement
formality
very strict or overly proper in behavior or morals
symbolic rent
very small payment made as rent, often just for formality
ceremony
ceremonial grandeur and formality in events
grand ceremony
event with excessive show and formality
style
done with impressive style and formality
ceremonial
performed with great ceremony or formality
formality
formal or stiff manner
communication
add unnecessary formality or grandeur
informality
send something quickly without formality
formal display
showing grand formality or impressive ceremony
formality
quality of being formal or solemn in actions and events
reduce formality
make something less formal or official
clothing
having a level of formality between informal and formal
formality
state of being somewhat formal
Examples of formality in a sentence
Paying the fee is just a formality. The ceremony's formality made everyone speak carefully. We dropped the formality and used first names. He followed the formality of shaking hands before the meeting. The dinner was marked by an air of formality. The signature was just a formality in the process.
Filing the report is a formality required by the law.
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- French:formalité, exigence légale, ...
- German:Formsache, Förmlichkeit, ...
- Italian:formalità, convenzionalità, ...
- Spanish:formalidad, convencionalismo, ...
- Portuguese:formalidade, convencionalismo, ...
- Chinese:例行公事, 正式性, ...
- Japanese:形式的な手続き, 形式性, ...
- Arabic:إِجْرَاء شَكْلِي, رَسْمِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:פּוֹרְמָלִיּוּת, רִשְׁמִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:формальность, официальность, ...
- Ukrainian:формальність, ...
- Hindi:औपचारिकता, रस्मियत, ...
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