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formalized

formalized

6.6
Having strict traditional rules, like classical ballet
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɔːrməlaɪzd/
  • US
translation icon : formalizado
  • Another key thing that he points out about the art world is it's not as formalized as, say, the world of law.

Another key thing that he points out about the art world is it's not as formalized as, say, the world of law.

Examples

  • In many cultures, weddings are highly formalized events that follow specific customs.

  • All of these problems are nicely formalized as graphs.

  • But we look at games, we look at simple formalized worlds.

  • That's not, but not a formalized plan, you know, So very interesting guy, you know, so really an open door policy, not just what some HR paperwork says.

  • It is an extrapolation of that actuated by the invention of formalized structure, right?

  • Many religious rituals are formalized to ensure adherence to tradition.

  • The company developed a formalized process for hiring new employees.

Synonyms

conventional
vsformalized
175 2.8

Doing things in the usual way most people expect, not new or original

is stricter and stresses systematic adherence to established forms
formal
vsformalized
  • Specialized
40 5.3

Based on precise rules and symbols used in math and computer science

is tied to artistic or religious forms rather than technical rules
formalistic
vsformalized
1 8.8

Following strict rules and fixed forms, especially in art or ceremonies

is an alternative form with the same meaning and focus
canonic
vsformalized
8.0

Following accepted rules or standards, like classic works that define a style

is similar but focuses on general conventions rather than official recognition
conventionalized
vsformalized
7.0

Made in a usual way and not natural or spontaneous

is about strict systematic adherence rather than artificial stylizing
standardized
vsformalized
  • US
4.0

Made the same by following set rules

is about following traditional forms and conventions rather than technical uniformity

Antonyms

98 3.1

Not formal or official, relaxed and casual

How Formal

ritualistic
16 7.2
ceremonial
  • Formal
60 5.7
formalized
  • US
6.6
conventional
175 2.8
informal
98 3.1
spontaneous
187 4.2

Surface Forms

formalized positive
formalizer comparative
formalizedest superlative

Morphology

formalized = formalize (transparent) = formal + ize + ed

The adjective sense 'characterized by adherence to established forms' is a straightforward adjectival/past-participial use of 'formalize'; learners can infer it from 'formal' + '-ize' + '-ed'.

Etymology

The word formalized comes from formal, from form meaning 'shape' or 'rule', and -ize meaning 'to make', so it means 'to make into a fixed form'. That's why a formalized ritual or work follows strict steps and set rules.