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formality
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural formalities
plural formalities
Learner's definition of FORMALITY
1
: a formal quality（性质）正式
[noncount]
- Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of formality to her writing.她使用的旧式表达使她的文章显得很正式。
- He failed to appreciate the formality of the occasion.他没有意识到那是个正式场合。
[singular]
- a formality of expression表达的正式性
2
[count] : something that is required or usual but that has little true meaning or importance例行公事
- They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere/pure formality.他们还没有批准那项贷款，不过那只是走个形式而已。
3
[count] : a formal part, activity, etc.仪式；繁文缛节— usually plural通常用复数
- the formalities of courtship求婚时的繁文缛节
- Let's skip the formalities and get right down to business.咱们省去俗套，直接进入正题吧。
formality
noun
for·mal·i·ty fȯr-ˈma-lə-tē 
plural formalities
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Formal behavior follows the proper forms or customs, and informal behavior feels free to ignore them. The formality of a dinner party is indicated by such formalities as invitations, required dress, and full table settings. Legal formalities, or technicalities, may turn out to be all-important even if they often seem minor. America requires fewer formalities than many other countries (in Germany, for example, you may know someone for years before using his or her first name), but even in relaxed situations Americans may be observing invisible formalities.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of formality to her writing. He failed to appreciate the formality of the occasion. They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere formality.
Recent Examples on the Web Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dallas Wings will now just be a formality before the Sparks embark on a crucial offseason to remake a franchise in disarray. 
Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Requiring just a single point from their remaining two matches in September, this is seemingly a formality. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 If that game is 13-13 in the 12th inning, that moment was a formality. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 25 June 2022 But that merely is a formality, considering that Vincent, based on his contribution as a frequent starter this past season, likely would command more than three times as much on the open market. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2022 The proposals endorsed Wednesday will not take effect until voted on next month by the Division I Board of Directors, though that is expected to be a mere formality. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 July 2022 What used to be a mere formality has become a far more difficult process in recent years. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2022 Launching a candidacy in France is a necessary formality for each presidential election. Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2021 In this bedroom, in particular, the headboard defines the color scheme and provides a sense of formality while also asserting a modern twist that doesn't feel overly trendy. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 23 June 2022 See More
Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Requiring just a single point from their remaining two matches in September, this is seemingly a formality. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 If that game is 13-13 in the 12th inning, that moment was a formality. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 25 June 2022 But that merely is a formality, considering that Vincent, based on his contribution as a frequent starter this past season, likely would command more than three times as much on the open market. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2022 The proposals endorsed Wednesday will not take effect until voted on next month by the Division I Board of Directors, though that is expected to be a mere formality. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 July 2022 What used to be a mere formality has become a far more difficult process in recent years. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2022 Launching a candidacy in France is a necessary formality for each presidential election. Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2021 In this bedroom, in particular, the headboard defines the color scheme and provides a sense of formality while also asserting a modern twist that doesn't feel overly trendy. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 23 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of formality was in 1597 noun¹
noun²
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