Definition of formality

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Formality (n.) That which is formal; the formal part.

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Dowagerism :: Dowagerism (n.) The rank or condition of a dowager; formality, as that of a dowager. Also used figuratively..
Forbidding :: Forbidding (a.) Repelling approach; repulsive; raising abhorrence, aversion, or dislike; disagreeable; prohibiting or interdicting; as, a forbidding aspect; a forbidding formality; a forbidding air..
Solemnity :: Solemnity (n.) A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
Informality :: Informality (n.) The state of being informal; want of regular, prescribed, or customary form; as, the informality of legal proceedings..
Formality :: Formality (n.) The manner in which a thing is conceived or constituted by an act of human thinking; the result of such an act; as, animality and rationality are formalities..
Formality :: Formality (n.) The quality which makes a thing what it is; essence.
Starched :: Starch (n.) Fig.: A stiff, formal manner; formality..
Prigidity :: Prigidity (n.) Want of ardor, animation, vivacity, etc.; coldness of affection or of manner; dullness; stiffness and formality; as, frigidity of a reception, of a bow, etc..
Chilliness :: Chilliness (n.) Formality; lack of warmth.
Formality :: Formality (n.) That which is formal; the formal part.
Easiness :: Easiness (n.) Freedom from effort, constraint, or formality; -- said of style, manner, etc..
Scholasticism :: Scholasticism (n.) The method or subtilties of the schools of philosophy; scholastic formality; scholastic doctrines or philosophy.
Sir :: Sir (n.) A respectful title, used in addressing a man, without being prefixed to his name; -- used especially in speaking to elders or superiors; sometimes, also, used in the way of emphatic formality..
Formalize :: Formalize (v. i.) To affect formality.
Formality :: Formality (n.) Form without substance.
Informality :: Informality (n.) An informal, unconventional, or unofficial act or proceeding; something which is not in proper or prescribed form or does not conform to the established rule..
Formality :: Formality (n.) Compliance with formal or conventional rules; ceremony; conventionality.
Formality :: Formality (n.) The dress prescribed for any body of men, academical, municipal, or sacerdotal..
Formality :: Formality (n.) An established order; conventional rule of procedure; usual method; habitual mode.
Primness :: Primness (n.) The quality or state of being prim; affected formality or niceness; preciseness; stiffness.
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