formally

Words with a similar base: formally

'formally'

[formally.r.01] as in: with official authorization

Examples:
the club will be formally recognized

'formally'

[formally.r.02] as in: in a formal manner

Examples:
he was dressed rather formally

Origins

					formally (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── 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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