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formalized

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: formalized

1
adj
given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
2
adj
concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: formalized
1

adj given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures

Synonyms:
formalised
official
having official authority or sanction
2

adj concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)

“highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'”
Synonyms:
formalised, formalistic
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