formality — Słownik języka angielskiego

Rzeczownik

1. The state of being formal.

   Użycie

   • niepoliczalne

   Przykłady

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   [S]uch an one […] recalls as a vision of Paradise the land he has learnt to love; he exaggerates the insalubrity of a northern climate; he bewails the wretched formality of our civilised life, and so, back to the distant solitudes flies his recollection like a dove to the wilderness.

2. Something said or done as a matter of form.

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

3. A customary ritual without substance, real consequence, or unique meaning.

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

   Przykłady

   The examination for priesthood is no mere formality, so we have to study well.

4. A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

   Użycie

   • policzalne

   Przykłady

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   I expected some sort of formality before they let me see the crown—so valuable—but there was really nothing at all. I just said, "Can I see No. 64, please?" and he simply pulled one of the shallow drawers out of its case and put it down before me on the table.

Rzeczownik

1. a requirement of etiquette or custom

   Synonimy

   formalities

   Terminy szersze

   ceremonyceremonialceremonial occasionobservance

   Przykłady

   a mere formality

2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

   Synonimy

   formalness

   Antonimy

   informality

   Terminy szersze

   mannerpersonal manner

   Przykłady

   the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention

3. compliance with formal rules

   Terminy szersze

   conformityconformationcomplianceabidance

   Przykłady

   courtroom formality