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▸ adjective: Official.
▸ adjective: Relating to the form or structure of something.
▸ adjective: Relating to formation.
▸ adjective: Ceremonial or traditional.
▸ adjective: Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
▸ adjective: Organized; well-structured and planned.
▸ adjective: (especially sciences, mathematics, linguistics) In accordance with a methodological framework with well-defined rules or laws; rigorous.
▸ adjective: (mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
▸ noun: (clothing) An evening gown.
▸ noun: An event with a formal dress code.
▸ noun: (programming) A formal parameter.
▸ noun: (uncountable) Formalin.
▸ noun: An acetal formed from formaldehyde.
▸ noun: (Oxbridge slang) Ellipsis of formal hall.. [(Oxbridge) A formal meal held in a college hall, generally with a grace, waiting staff and a set menu with multiple courses; usually held once or twice per week.]
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conventional,
perfunctory,
pro forma,
prescribed,
logical,
semiformal,
nominal,
dignified,
schematic,
stately,
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