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Word | Formalism |
Japanese Meaning | 形式主義, 公式主義, フォルマリズム |
the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented / the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms / The practice or the doctrine of strict adherence to, or dependence on, external forms, esp. in matters of religion. / excessive adherence to prescribed forms., | |
Usage | ⇒ Excessive formalism in Afghanistan has marred the creative spirit in people ⇒ academic dryness and formalism |
Synonyms | formality, austerity, cant, lip service, academicism, academism, bigotry, bureaucracies, celebration, ceremony, cult, cultism, elegance, euphemism, euphuism, externalism, hypocrisy, misdevotion, pedantry, pharisaism, |
Antonyms | imitation, candor, caricature, copy, emulation, forgery, frankness, genuineness, honesty, imitating, impersonation, imposture, ingenuousness, mimic, mimicry, mockery, model, openness, paragon, parody, |
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