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formalism
  • n  the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
  • n  (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications
  • n  the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms
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formalities
  • n  a requirement of etiquette or custom
  • n  a requirement of etiquette or custom
  • n  a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
  • n  compliance with formal rules
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formality
  • n  a requirement of etiquette or custom
    a mere formality
  • n  a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
    the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention
  • n  compliance with formal rules
    courtroom formality
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formalization
  • n  the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
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formalness
  • n  a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
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