formality

UK
/fɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/fɔrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/

Traductions

formalitynoun
formalities
pl
UK
/fɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/fɔrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
The meeting was just a formality before the final decision.
Встреча была просто формальностью перед окончательным решением.
Traductions supplémentaires
formalityadjective
more formality
Comp.
most formality
Super.
UK
/fɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/fɔrˈmæl.ə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "formality level") to indicate relation to formal quality.

Définitions

formalitynoun
A thing that is done simply to comply with requirements of etiquette, regulations, or custom.
The signing of the contract was just a formality, as all parties had already agreed to the terms.
The rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette.
The ceremony was conducted with great formality, following every traditional protocol.
A formal quality or condition.
The formality of the event required guests to wear evening attire.
formalityadjective
Relating to or expressing a level or degree of formal style, behavior, or requirements.
We adjusted our speech to match the formality level of the meeting.