formal

Portuguese

/foʁˈmaw/, /fuɾˈmal/

adj
Definitions
  • formal being in accord with established forms
  • formal official
  • formal relating to the form or structure of something
  • formal ceremonial
  • (logic) formal involving mere manipulations of symbols

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin formalis.

Origin

Latin

formalis

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