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1. formal

adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress).

Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. formal

adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] characteristic of or befitting a person in authority.

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Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. formal

adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms.

Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. formal

noun. ['ˈfɔrməl'] a gown for evening wear.

Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. formal

adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court.

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Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. formal

adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] logically deductive.

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Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. formal

noun. ['ˈfɔrməl'] a lavish dance requiring formal attire.

Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. formal

adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] represented in simplified or symbolic form.

Etymology

  • formal (English)
  • formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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