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Definition of a formal in English English dictionary
formal: Organized; well-structured and planned
formal: being in accord with established forms
formal: formalin
formal: {a} ceremonious, stiff, regular, outward
formal: Belonging to the form, shape, frame, external appearance, or organization of a thing
formal: The qualities in architecture related to form and usually following convention or rules
formal: Traditional and generally accepted visual solutions that are strictly observed
formal: Having the form or appearance without the substance or essence; external; as, formal duty; formal worship; formal courtesy, etc
formal: Parameter An identifier declared and used in a function declaration It is replaced by the actual parameter during the call to the function
formal: relating to the form or structure of something
formal: {i} occasion which requires fancy dress (dance, ball, etc.); evening gown
formal: Language styles
formal: Devoted to, or done in accordance with, forms or rules; punctilious; regular; orderly; methodical; of a prescribed form; exact; prim; stiff; ceremonious; as, a man formal in his dress, his gait, his conversation
formal: stiff, not relaxed
formal: A level of language; formal is usually the level needed for writing Formal language is much more polite than informal language: He did not hit the ball over the fence
formal: ceremonial
formal: of formal dress; "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education"
formal: Black Tie, Dinner Suit or Tuxedo
formal: Being in accordance with rules explicitly established prior to use
formal: represented in simplified or symbolic form
formal: (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms; "the paper was written in formal English"
formal: in general, formal considerations have to do with the abstract structure, or pattern, of a subject, rather than with its content Hence formal logic, for example, is concerned not with the content of particular sentences in an argument, but only with their structure of truth values
formal: official
formal: A formal action, statement, or request is an official one. UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities No formal announcement had been made. informal + formally for·mal·ly Diplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan
formal: Formal education or training is given officially, usually in a school, college, or university. Leroy didn't have any formal dance training. + formally for·mal·ly Mr Dawe was the ancient, formally trained head gardener. see also formality
formal: the active or subjective aspect of something-that is, the aspect which is based on the rational activity of the subject (Cf material )
formal: being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e g of formal dress); "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education"
formal: Dependent in form; conventional
formal: Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal. informal + formally for·mal·ly He took her back to Vincent Square in a taxi, saying goodnight formally on the doorstep. + formality for·mal·ity Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him
formal: {s} ceremonious; conventional; according to custom; stiff; strict; symmetrical; requiring fancy dress
formal: Sound; normal
formal: Expressed in a restricted syntax language with defined semantics based on well-established mathematical concepts
formal: formal
formal: something, such as a gown or social affair, that is meant for special occasions
formal: Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear smart clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules. One evening the film company arranged a formal dinner after the play. informal Formal is also a noun. a wide array of events, including school formals and speech nights, weddings, and balls
formal: characteristic of or befitting a person in authority; "formal duties"; "an official banquet"
formal: Expressed in a restricted syntax language with defined semantics based on well-established mathematical concepts [9]
formal: characteristic of or befitting a person in authority; "formal duties"; "an official banquet
formal: Done in due form, or with solemnity; according to regular method; not incidental, sudden or irregular; express; as, he gave his formal consent
formal: refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"
formal: being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements as e
formal: logically deductive; "formal proof"
formal: The administrative process by which a hospital records the completion of treatment and/or care and accommodation of a patient This will be because
formal: the conducting of an assessment or evaluation activity in accordance with a prescribed plan, structure, or advance notice See Informal
formal: Belonging to the constitution of a thing, as distinguished from the matter composing it; having the power of making a thing what it is; constituent; essential; pertaining to or depending on the forms, so called, of the human intellect
formal: way of acting or writing in important or serious situations possibly with people you do not know very well
formal: Formal clothes are very smart clothes that are suitable for formal occasions. They wore ordinary ties instead of the more formal high collar and cravat. informal, casual + formally for·mal·ly It was really too warm for her to dress so formally