formal
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5.3
- adjective
- /ˈfɔrməl/
- Specialized
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formal
- In mathematics, we rely on formal proofs to establish the validity of our theorems.
- a formal model
- formal structure
- formal representation
And we want any structures for the formal charge to be low.
- And we want any structures for the formal charge to be low.
- We are talking about harm, formal definitions of harm.
- This will be the case, but we'll see formal ways to prove that next class.
- And there's a more formal and more laboratory type way that we look at this.
- Or the ought to be of an unreal commandment and knowledge of formal universality.
- The the formal cause is actually the One.
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Both emphasize the importance of formal structures and the fact that they have changed little since independence.
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Without going deeply into questions of definition, three points about formal models should be made.
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So this is the the formal structure we use.
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OK, So more about the formal properties here.
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And in the morning, we will start a formal investigation.
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So we're opening a formal investigation.
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Here is one area where formal analysis still has a major role to play.
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In other words, they might bring the contract into formal existence.
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The other thing that's going on is of course the mathematical study of formal languages.
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One could argue, then, that careful consideration of testing within formal teacher preparation programs is certainly warranted.
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Synonyms
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Following strict rules and fixed forms, especially in art or ceremonies
Antonyms
Compounds
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Clothing style more dressy than casual but not as dressy as for very special events
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A set of symbols and rules that people use to make and check proofs in logic
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Study of how logic and math explain the meaning of words and sentences
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Formal The word formal comes from Latin forma 'form', the same root we see in formula. So in maths and science 'formal' means using a fixed 'form' of symbols and strict rules.