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formal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adjective noun A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as "tall," "blue," or "happy."
  • formal adj Following official or established rules and conventions.

Senses

formal is used for these senses in English:

  • adjective (legal) Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
  • formal In accordance with established forms.
  • 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

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