Definitions from Wiktionary (formal)

▸ adjective:  Being in accord with established forms.
▸ adjective:  Official.
▸ adjective:  Relating to the form or structure of something.
▸ adjective:  Relating to formation.
▸ adjective:  Ceremonial or traditional.
▸ adjective:  Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
▸ adjective:  Organized; well-structured and planned.
▸ adjective:  (especially sciences, mathematics, linguistics) In accordance with a methodological framework with well-defined rules or laws; rigorous.
▸ adjective:  (mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
▸ noun:  (clothing) An evening gown.
▸ noun:  An event with a formal dress code.
▸ noun:  (programming) A formal parameter.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) Formalin.
▸ noun:  An acetal formed from formaldehyde.
▸ noun:  (Oxbridge slang) Ellipsis of formal hall.. [(Oxbridge) A formal meal held in a college hall, generally with a grace, waiting staff and a set menu with multiple courses; usually held once or twice per week.]
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