FORMALISM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FORMALISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FORMALISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Formalism

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:

excessive adherence to prescribed forms

Short Definition:

excessive adherence to prescribed forms

Examples:
  • academic dryness and formalism
Definition:

a description of something in formal mathematical or logical terms

Short Definition:

description in formal mathematical terms

Examples:
  • there is a formalism which expresses the idea of superposition

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