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WIKTIONARY
formal
Adjective
  • ∙ Being in accord with established forms.
  • ∙ Official.
  • ∙ Relating to the form or structure of something.
  • ∙ Relating to formation.
  • ∙ Ceremonial or traditional.
  • ∙ Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
  • ∙ Organized; well-structured and planned.
  • ∙ Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning. mathematics
Noun
  • ∙ Formalin.
  • ∙ An evening gown.
  • ∙ An event with a formal dress code.