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English meaning

formal adj Following official or established rules and conventions.

Senses

Form- is used for these senses in English:

formal Relating to the form or structure of something.
formal (mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.

formal — full definition

adj Following official or established rules and conventions.
adj Following strict, precise rules or methods, as in logic or science.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

formell formal offiziell förmlich