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formal

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/ˈfɔːr.məl/ · for-mal

Adhering to conventional rules, established forms, or etiquette.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Adhering to conventional rules, established forms, or etiquette.

روایتی قوانین، مقررہ شکلوں، یا آداب کی پابندی کرنا۔

رسمی

rasmi

Formal: رسمی

Synonyms

officialconventionalceremonialباقاعدہروایتیتقریبی

Antonyms

informalcasualunofficialغیر رسمیسہلغیر باضابطہ

Common Collocations

  • formal attire
  • formal invitation
  • formal education

Example Sentences

He wore a formal suit to the wedding.

اس نے شادی میں ایک رسمی سوٹ پہنا۔

Us ne shaadi mein aik rasmi suit pehna.

The company requires formal communication in all official correspondence.

کمپنی تمام سرکاری خط و کتابت میں رسمی بات چیت کی ضرورت ہے۔

Company tamam sarkari khat-o-kitab mein rasmi baat cheet ki zarurat hai.

During formal meetings, everyone is expected to follow the code of conduct.

باضابطہ اجلاسوں کے دوران، سب سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ضوابط کی پابندی کریں۔

Bazabta ajlason ke doran, sab se tawaqqo ki jati hai keh woh zabait ki pabandi karein.

Easily Confused With

informal:Informal refers to a relaxed style that does not comply with conventional standards.

Word Family

form
nounشکل
formality
nounرسمیّت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'formal' like 'form' in architecture: it must adhere to certain rules.

Imagine a well-dressed individual at a formal event.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

انسان کو اپنے قول و فعل میں باضابطہ ہونا چاہیے

Insaan ko apne qawl o fa'al mein bazabta hona chahiye

A person should be formal in their words and actions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "formalis" — pertaining to form

First known use: 15th century

The word 'formal' has evolved from Latin roots to describe something that adheres to established conventions or formats.