8. (Scholastic. Philos.)
Defn: The manner in which a thing is conceived or constituted by an act of human thinking; the result of such an act; as, animality and rationality are formalities.
FORMALIZE
Form"al*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Formalized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Formalizing.]
1. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model. [R.]
2. To render formal.
FORMALIZE
Form"al*ize, v. i.
Defn: To affect formality. [Obs.] ales.
FORMALLY
Form"al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a formal manner; essentially; characteristically; expressly; regularly; ceremoniously; precisely. That which formally makes this [charity] a Christian grace, is the spring from which it flows. Smalridge. You and your followers do stand formally divided against the authorized guides of the church and rest of the people. Hooker.
FORMAT
For`mat" (for`ma" or for`mät"), n. [F. or G. Cf. Formation.] (Print.)