formalism
/fɔrmə,lɪzəm/
noun
9 letters3 syllables16 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications.
2
The doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented.
3
The practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms.
WORD FORMS
Related formformalistic
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Scrabble®16 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word32 points
Triple word48 points
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Pig Latinormalismfay
Starts & ends withF … M
Syllablesfor · mal · ism
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