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FORMALIZED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
Synonyms:
formalised; formalized
Classified under:
Similar:
official (having official authority or sanction)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
Example:
highly formalized plays like 'Waiting for Godot'
Synonyms:
formalised; formalistic; formalized
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Domain category:
art; artistic creation; artistic production (the creation of beautiful or significant things)
faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)
Pertainym:
formalism (the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb formalize
