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formality

/fɔːrˈmæləti/ /fɔːrˈmælɪti/

Meanings
noun
The state of being formal.

Examples :

"The formality of the school's dress code is strict; students must wear uniforms. "
culture style society

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration registration

registration noun

/ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/ /ˌrɛdʒəˈstreɪʃən/

The act of signing up or registering for something.

"Complete the registration process."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration feedback

feedback noun

/ˈfiːdˌbæk/

Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.

"After you hand in your essays, I will give both grades and feedback."

Illustration obtaining

obtaining verb

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"Example Sentence: "She is working hard, obtaining good grades in all her classes." "

Illustration customary

customary noun

/ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/

A book containing laws and usages, or customs; a custumal.

"The school's student handbook is our customary guide for behavior during lunch break. "

Illustration conducting

conducting verb

/kənˈdʌktɪŋ/

To lead, or guide; to escort.

"The tour guide is conducting us through the museum. "

Illustration requirement

requirement noun

/ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

Illustration transaction

transaction noun

/tɹænˈzækʃən/

The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).

"The transaction was made on Friday with the supplier."

Illustration uniforms

uniforms noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːms/ /ˈjunɪfɔɹms/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The students wear blue uniforms to school every day. "

Illustration decision

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

Illustration countable

countable adjective

[ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩]

Capable of being counted; having a quantity.

"The number of students in my class is countable; there are exactly 25. "