formalistically
- adverb
- /ˌfɔːrməˈlɪstɪkli/
- Formal
:
de manera formalista
- Teachers must grade essays formalistically, focusing on structure and rules rather than the creativity of ideas.
Examples
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The lawyer approached the case formalistically, ensuring every procedure followed established guidelines.
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In the meeting, the agenda was addressed formalistically, leaving little room for open discussion or personal input.
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The fact that many contemporary courts apply the idea of unconscionability so formalistically and parsimoniously accords with the aversion to anything that seems to deviate from pure rationalism.
Academic text (2016)
Synonyms
149
3.7
In a formal, official way that follows the rules
In a predictable way that follows a set pattern and has no new ideas
Antonyms
How Formal
11
4.3
- Formal
- Formal
149
3.7
14
3.9
9
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
formalistically = formalistic (transparent) = formal + istic + ally
The adverb is formed by adding a productive adverbial suffix ('-ally') to the adjective 'formalistic', yielding a predictable 'in a ... way' meaning.
Etymology
Formalistically comes from the word formal, which comes from form meaning 'shape' or 'order'. So to do something formalistically is to follow a set 'form' or rules closely, focusing on structure rather than feeling.