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formalistic

UK
/ˌfɔːməˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌfɔrməˈlɪstɪk/

Translations

formalisticadjective
more formalistic
Comp.
most formalistic
Super.
UK
/ˌfɔːməˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌfɔrməˈlɪstɪk/
formalisteQui privilégie la forme au détriment du fond ; souvent employé dans les contextes juridiques, critiques ou artistiques.
The judge's formalistic approach to the case ignored the underlying issues at hand.
L'approche formaliste du juge dans cette affaire a ignoré les problèmes de fond.
Synonyms
methodical
systematic
pedantic
strict
rigid
conventional
Antonyms
unconventional
informal

Definitions

formalisticadjective
Adhering strictly to prescribed forms or conventions, often at the expense of substance or meaning.
The judge's formalistic approach to the case ignored the underlying issues at hand.
Characterized by an excessive concern with form and technique rather than content or meaning.
The artist's formalistic style was criticized for lacking emotional depth.
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