Noun formality has 3 senses
- formality, formalities - a requirement of etiquette or custom
--1 is a kind of ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance
- formality, formalness - a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
--2 is a kind of manner, personal manner
Antonyms: informality
--2 has particulars: ceremoniousness; stateliness
- formality - compliance with formal rules
--3 is a kind of conformity, conformation, compliance, abidance
--3 has particulars: politeness, civility
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