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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024for•mal•i•ty /fɔrˈmælɪti/USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - the condition or quality of being formal;
conventionality:[uncountable]too much formality in the office. - an established order or method of proceeding:[countable]the formalities of the court process.
- a formal act or observance:[countable]The receiving line was a necessary formality at the wedding.
See -form-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024for•mal•i•ty (fôr mal′i tē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - condition or quality of being formal;
accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.;
conventionality. - rigorously methodical character.
- strict adherence to established rules and procedures;
rigidity. - observance of form or ceremony.
- marked or excessive ceremoniousness.
- an established order or method of proceeding:the formalities of judicial process.
- a formal act or observance.
- something done merely or mainly for form's sake;
a requirement of custom or etiquette:the formality of a thank-you note.
- Latin fōrmālitās. See formal1, -ity
- 1525–35
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged rite, ritual, ceremony.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: formality /fɔːˈmælɪtɪ/ n ( pl -ties)- a requirement of rule, custom, etiquette, etc
- the condition or quality of being formal or conventional
- strict or excessive observance of form, ceremony, etc
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