What does formality mean?

A required procedure, often unlikely to change the outcome. The quality of following official rules or social conventions.

How is formality pronounced?

UK /fɔːˈmæləti/, US /fɔːrˈmæləti/.

/fɔːˈmæləti/ · /fɔːrˈmæləti/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5957 in the learning path

例行手续；必要程序

n. A required procedure, often unlikely to change the outcome.

例行手续；必要程序

n. The quality of following official rules or social conventions.

正式；拘谨

Signing this final document is just a formality.

签署这份最后的文件只是走个手续。

Excessive formality in classroom discussions may discourage students from expressing their opinions openly and confidently.

课堂讨论中过于拘谨，可能会让学生不愿坦率、自信地表达观点。

手续常用复数formalities；正式、拘谨为不可数义。

What does formality mean?: A required procedure, often unlikely to change the outcome. The quality of following official rules or social conventions.
How is formality pronounced?: UK /fɔːˈmæləti/, US /fɔːrˈmæləti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.