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formalist
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/ˈfɔːməlɪst/
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/ˈfɔrməlɪst/
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formalist
noun
formalists
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːməlɪst/
US
/ˈfɔrməlɪst/
формалист
The formalist focused on the structure of the poem rather than its emotional content.
Формалист сосредоточился на структуре стихотворения, а не на его эмоциональном содержании.
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буквоед
педант
Synonyms
traditionalist
conventionalist
purist
structuralist
literalist
formalist
adjective
more formalist
Comp.
most formalist
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔː.mə.lɪst/
US
/ˈfɔr.mə.lɪst/
формалистский
The artist's work was criticized for being too formalist.
Работа художника была раскритикована за излишний формалистский подход.
Additional translations
формальный
формалистичный
Synonyms
formalistic
formal
procedural
rule-bound
orthodox
conventional
ritualistic
pedantic
methodical
rigid
strict
dogmatic
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formalist
noun
A person who adheres strictly to prescribed forms or rules, especially in art or literature.
The formalist insisted that the poem's structure was more important than its emotional content.
An advocate or follower of formalism, particularly in the arts or philosophy.
As a formalist, she focused on the technical aspects of the painting rather than its thematic elements.
formalist
adjective
Adhering strictly to prescribed forms or conventions, often at the expense of substance or meaning.
The formalist approach of the committee led to a rigid and uninspired event.
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