Definition and Synonyms for Formalistic

Definition of Formalistic

1. Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) Adjective

formalism
Noun
derivation
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1. the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms
2. the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
3. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications
formalism
Noun
pertainym
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1. the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms

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Etymology for formalistic