Where does “formality” come from?
Formality comes from Middle French formalité, meaning the quality of being formal or prescribed by custom.
formality (English): The state of being formal; Something said or done...
Definitions
- The state of being formal; Something said or done...
Ancestry of “formality”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | formalité | — |
Words derived from “formality”