formality — İngilizce Sözlük

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1. The state of being formal.

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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.

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

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   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.

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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.

İsim

1. a requirement of etiquette or custom

   Eş anlamlı sözcükler

   formalities

   Daha genel terimler

   ceremonyceremonialceremonial occasionobservance

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   a mere formality

2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

   Eş anlamlı sözcükler

   formalness

   Zıt anlamlılar

   informality

   Daha genel terimler

   mannerpersonal manner

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

3. compliance with formal rules

   Daha genel terimler

   conformityconformationcomplianceabidance

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   courtroom formality