formality

Words with a similar base: formality

'formality'

[formality.n.01] as in: a requirement of etiquette or custom

Examples:
a mere formality

'formality'

[formality.n.02] as in: a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

Examples:
the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention

'formality'

[formality.n.03] as in: compliance with formal rules

Examples:
courtroom formality

Origins

					formality (English)
├── -ity (English)
│   └── -ité (French)
│       └── -ité (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
│           └── -ete (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
└── formal (English)
    └── formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── formalis (Latin)
                └── forma (Latin)
                    └── μόρφα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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