- for|mal|iz|er
- for|mal|iz|er «FR muh LY zuhr», noun.1. a person who formalizes.2. = formalist. (Cf. ↑formalist)
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for´mal|ly — for|mal «FR muhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. with strict attention to outward forms and ceremonies; not familiar and homelike; stiff: »a formal greeting, a formal bow. 2. according to set customs or rules: »a formal invitation. The new ambassador … Useful english dictionary
for|mal — «FR muhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. with strict attention to outward forms and ceremonies; not familiar and homelike; stiff: »a formal greeting, a formal bow. 2. according to set customs or rules: »a formal invitation. The new ambassador paid a… … Useful english dictionary
for|mal|i|ty — «fr MAL uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. a procedure required by custom or rule; outward form; ceremony: »At a wedding there are many formalities. SYNONYM(S): ritual. 2. something done for the sake of form; something required by etiquette or custom … Useful english dictionary
for´mal|ness — for|mal «FR muhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. with strict attention to outward forms and ceremonies; not familiar and homelike; stiff: »a formal greeting, a formal bow. 2. according to set customs or rules: »a formal invitation. The new ambassador … Useful english dictionary
for´mal|i|za´tion — for|mal|ize «FR muh lyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to make formal. 2. to give a definite form to: »He began to formalize his ideas on architecture into definite designs. 3. to raise careful objections to. –v.i. to be formal; act with… … Useful english dictionary
for´mal|iz|a|ble — for|mal|ize «FR muh lyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to make formal. 2. to give a definite form to: »He began to formalize his ideas on architecture into definite designs. 3. to raise careful objections to. –v.i. to be formal; act with… … Useful english dictionary
for|mal|ize — «FR muh lyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to make formal. 2. to give a definite form to: »He began to formalize his ideas on architecture into definite designs. 3. to raise careful objections to. –v.i. to be formal; act with formality.… … Useful english dictionary
for´mal|is´ti|cal|ly — for|mal|is|tic «FR muh LIHS tihk», adjective. of formalism or formalists; inclined to formalism: »a formalistic approach to the study of language. –for´mal|is´ti|cal|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
for|mal|is|tic — «FR muh LIHS tihk», adjective. of formalism or formalists; inclined to formalism: »a formalistic approach to the study of language. –for´mal|is´ti|cal|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
for|mal|ise — «FR muh lyz», transitive verb, intransitive verb, ised, is|ing. Especially British. formalize … Useful english dictionary
