formality

Meaning

1. (uncountable) The state of being formal.
2. (countable, uncountable) Something said or done as a matter of form.
3. (countable, uncountable) A customary ritual without substance, real consequence, or unique meaning.
4. (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

Synonyms

ceremony

ceremoniousness

procedure

formalness

seriousness

convention

form

formalism

formalities

modality

official

primness

punctilio

punctuality

punctualness

solemnity

technicality

formulation

grievousness

legality

legitimacy

stateliness

notableness

strictness

politeness

solemness

conventionalism

process

wording

social rule

due form

reserved

rite

ritual

rule

course

courtesy

custom

customary

etiquette

circumstance

formal

social status

usual practice

conventionality

format

Translations

formalité

formalidade

formalità

formalidad

Formalität

τυπικότητα

Förmlichkeit

resmiyet

διατύπωση

formaliteit

formalitat

formalite

requisito

âdet

Etymology

From Middle French formalité. equivalent to formal + -ity.