formality — a thing that is done as a matter of course or convention but has little real importance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing that is done as a matter of course or convention but has little real importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈmæləti/
Korean meaning: 형식, 격식, 의례
Korean pronunciation: 포**말**러티
Example Sentences
- Getting approval from my cat before buying cat food is just a formality - she never says no anyway.
- The wedding planners insisted on maintaining formality throughout the ceremony.
- His apology was a mere formality - everyone knew he wasn't really sorry.
formality
NOUN//fɔːrˈmæləti//
a thing that is done as a matter of course or convention but has little real importance
a thing that is done as a matter of course or convention but has little real importance
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라틴어 'forma(모양, 형태)'에서 출발하여 '형식적인 것'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 틀에 박힌 모양처럼 정해진 절차를 따르는 것을 뜻하게 되었죠.
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“Getting approval from my cat before buying cat food is just a formality - she never says no anyway.”
“The wedding planners insisted on maintaining formality throughout the ceremony.”
“His apology was a mere formality - everyone knew he wasn't really sorry.”
“Let's skip the formalities and get straight to the free pizza.”
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