formal
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɔːməl//ˈfɔɹməl/noun
Definitions
Formalin.
An evening gown.
An event with a formal dress code.
Example: Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.
A formal parameter.
adjective
Definitions
Being in accord with established forms.
Example: She spoke formal English, without any dialect.
Official.
Example: I'd like to make a formal complaint.
Relating to the form or structure of something.
Example: Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar.
Relating to formation.
Example: The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development.