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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFormal
/ˈfɔːr.məl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the structure or arrangement of something, often following established conventions.
"The formal dress code requires all attendees to wear suits and ties." - 2
Characterized by strict adherence to established rules or conventions.
"The meeting was conducted in a formal manner, with an agenda and minutes recorded."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'formal' originates from the Latin 'formalis', which means 'pertaining to form'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the meaning related to established forms or conventions, particularly in social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Formal" is said worldwide
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formel
Transliteration: fɔʁ.mɛl
"Le code vestimentaire formel exige que tous les participants portent des costumes."
formal
Transliteration: fɔʁˈmaːl
"Der formale Dresscode verlangt, dass alle Teilnehmer Anzüge tragen."
formale
Transliteration: forˈma.le
"Il codice di abbigliamento formale richiede che tutti i partecipanti indossino completi."
formal
Transliteration: forˈmal
"El código de vestimenta formal exige que todos los asistentes usen trajes."
formal
Transliteration: forˈmal
"O código de vestimenta formal exige que todos os participantes usem ternos."
औपचारिक
Transliteration: aupacharik
"औपचारिक ड्रेस कोड सभी प्रतिभागियों से सूट पहनने की मांग करता है।"
正式的
Transliteration: zhèngshì de
"正式的着装要求所有与会者穿西装。"
정식의
Transliteration: jeongsik-ui
"정식 복장 규정은 모든 참석자가 정장을 입도록 요구합니다."
正式な
Transliteration: seishiki na
"正式な服装規定では、すべての参加者がスーツを着用する必要があります。"
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