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    FORMALIZED

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper proceduresplay

    Synonyms:

    formalised; formalized

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    official (having official authority or sanction)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)play

    Example:

    highly formalized plays like 'Waiting for Godot'

    Synonyms:

    formalised; formalistic; formalized

    Classified under:

    Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

    Domain category:

    art; artistic creation; artistic production (the creation of beautiful or significant things)

    faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)

    Pertainym:

    formalism (the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms)

     II. (verb) 

    Sense 1

    Past simple / past participle of the verb formalize

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