word
Formality
Faw-RMA-luh-tee
/fɔːˈrmælʌtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
formality
Dictionary meaning
Compliance with formal rules.
Examples
- Courtroom formality.
- The formality of their voice made the others pay them close attention.
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