formalism

for·mal·ism  (fôrm-lzm)

n.

1. Rigorous or excessive adherence to recognized forms, as in religion or art.

2. An instance of rigorous or excessive adherence to recognized forms.

3. A method of aesthetic analysis that emphasizes structural elements and artistic techniques rather than content, especially in literary works.

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formal·ist adj. & n.

formal·istic adj.

formal·isti·cal·ly adv.

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formalism [ˈfɔːməˌlɪzəm]

n

1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) scrupulous or excessive adherence to outward form at the expense of inner reality or content

2. (Philosophy / Logic)

a.  the mathematical or logical structure of a scientific argument as distinguished from its subject matter

b.  the notation, and its structure, in which information is expressed

3. (Performing Arts / Theatre) Theatre a stylized mode of production

4. (Philosophy) (in Marxist criticism) excessive concern with artistic technique at the expense of social values, etc.

5. (Philosophy) the philosophical theory that a mathematical statement has no meaning but that its symbols, regarded as physical objects, exhibit a structure that has useful applications Compare logicism, intuitionism

formalist  n

formalistic  adj

formalistically  adv

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formalism

a critical emphasis upon style, arrangement, and artistic means with limited attention to content, — formalist, n. — formalistic, adj.

See also: Criticism

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	formalism - the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school imitation - the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
	2.	formalism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
	3.	formalism - the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

Translations

formalism [ˈfɔːməlɪzəm] N → formalismo m

formalism [ˈfɔː^rməlɪzəm] n → formalisme m

formalism

n → Formalismus m

formalism [ˈfɔːməˌlɪz/əm] n → formalismo

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formalism [ˈfɔːməˌlɪz/əm] n → formalismo