FORMALIST | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Formalist

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɔːməlɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person who adheres excessively to prescribed forms

Short Definition:

person who adheres excessively to prescribed forms

Examples:
  • to the strict formalist, the law is the law

Word: Formalist

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɔːməlɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to or supporting principles of formalism

Short Definition:

relating to or supporting absolute principles

Examples:
  • formalist arguments
  • his is a formalist approach, describing the art in terms of composition and content

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