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- DictionaryFor·mal·i·ty/fôrˈmalədē/
noun
- 1. the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette: "he retained the formality of his social background"
1. : compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony. 2. : the quality or state of being formal. 3. : an established form or procedure that is required or conventional. the interview was just a formality.
noun. a requirement of rule, custom, etiquette, etc. the condition or quality of being formal or conventional. strict or excessive observance of form, ceremony, etc. an established, proper, or conventional method, act, or procedure.
FORMALITY definition: 1. something that has to be done but has no real importance: 2. something that the law or an…. Learn more.
A formality is something that follows traditional rules. Even though you knew your request for time off at work would be approved, you still went through the formality of filling out all the required paperwork.
FORMALITY meaning: 1. something that has to be done but has no real importance: 2. something that the law or an…. Learn more.
Formality is speech or behaviour which is correct and serious, rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations.
formality. noun. /fɔːˈmæləti/. /fɔːrˈmæləti/. (plural formalities) [countable, usually plural] a thing that you must do as a formal or official part of a legal process, a social situation, etc. to go through all the formalities necessary in order to get a gun licence.
FORMALITY definition: 1. something that the law or an official process says must be done: 2. formal and polite…. Learn more.
formality. [countable, usually plural] a thing that you must do as a formal or official part of a legal process, a social situation, etc. to go through all the formalities necessary in order to get a gun license Let's skip the formalities and get down to business.
1. condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality. 2. rigorously methodical character. 3. strict adherence to established rules and procedures; rigidity. 4. observance of form or ceremony. 5. marked or excessive ceremoniousness. 6. an established order or method of proceeding.