formality
intermediateB2/fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/ · for-mal-i-ty
The establishment of rules or conventions that are followed in social or official contexts.
Meanings
The establishment of rules or conventions that are followed in social or official contexts.
ایسے اصول یا روایات کا قیام جو سماجی یا رسمی سیاق و سباق میں پیروی کی جاتی ہیں۔
رسمیت
rasmiyat
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- formality of procedure
- social formality
- legal formality
Example Sentences
The formality of the meeting ensured that all procedures were followed.
میٹنگ کی رسمیت نے یہ یقینی بنایا کہ تمام طریقہ کار پر عمل کیا جائے۔
Meeting ki rasmiyat ne yeh yaqini banaya ke tamam tareeqa kar par amal kiya jaye.
In her speech, she addressed the need for formality in business relationships.
اپنے خطاب میں، اس نے کاروباری تعلقات میں رسمیت کی ضرورت پر زور دیا۔
Apne khitab mein, us ne karobari taluqaat mein rasmiyat ki zaroorat par zor diya.
The legal formality of signing the contract was completed promptly.
معاہدے پر دستخط کرنے کی قانونی رسمیت بروقت مکمل کی گئی۔
Muahiday par dastakht karne ki qanooni rasmiyat barwaqt mukammal ki gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a formal event like a wedding to remember 'formality.'
Picture a tuxedo or a gala event to symbolize formality.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر موقع پر رسمی رہنا ضروری نہیں۔
Har mauqa par rasmi rehna zaroori nahi.
Being formal is not always necessary.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "formalis" — pertaining to form
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from Latin, where 'formalis' referred to something relating to form or shape, and has been used in English since the 15th century.