formally

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to denote a formal or official occasion, setting, or manner.

• adjective

  Used to describe something that is done in a formal or official way.

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Antonyms

informally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with formally
formally , comely , daily , vary , quaily , rarely

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Variants

List of all variants of formally that leads to same result
formal , formally , formalness , formalnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'in a formed manner' or 'in a shaped manner'. Derived from the Latin word 'forma' meaning 'shape' or 'mold'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'formally' has been used in the title of several works of literature, including 'Formally This Was Your Wife' by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman and 'Formally This Was Your Life' by Jessamyn West.

2. In mathematics, 'formally' is used to denote the use of symbols and rules without regard to their interpretation or meaning.

3. The term 'formally' is also used in computer science to denote the use of a formal language or formal logic to describe and reason about computer systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. informally: The opposite of formally, meaning not formal or official.

2. ceremony: A formal event or series of actions, often with a religious or social significance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'formally' has been used to describe formal settings, such as formal dinners, balls, and ceremonies. In art, it has been used to depict formal portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. In music, it has been used to describe formal compositions and performances.

How to Memorize "formally"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a formal setting, such as a wedding or a formal dinner, to remember the meaning of formally.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'formally' with the word 'ceremony' or 'official' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Formally means Formal Occasions Make Everyone Nice' to remember the meaning of formally.

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