formal
/ˈfɔːrml/
for · mal
ˈfɔːr · ml
English Definition
adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way
Significado en Español
formal
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “formal”:
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A
relaxed
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B
casual
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C
informal
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D
proper
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D — proper.
“formal” means adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way
Common questions about “formal”
What does “formal” mean?
formal — adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way. In Chinese: 正式的.
How do you pronounce “formal”?
formal is pronounced /ˈfɔːrml/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · mal.
Is “formal” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. formal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
