Synonym: formalities, formalness. Similar words: normality, abnormality, normalize, normalise, formal, normal, formally, normally. Meaning: [fɔr'mælətɪ / fɔː'm-] 
n. 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies 3. compliance with formal rules.
n. 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies 3. compliance with formal rules. 121. Beside the difference between speech and writing there is a difference between formality and informality.
122. WorldCom. None of the companies concerned is particularly active or debt-laden and the beleaguered company describes the filing as a formality to enable it to administer its whole business in one go.
More similar words: normality, abnormality, normalize, normalise, formal, normal, formally, normally, abnormal, informal, abnormally, supernormal, paranormal, semiformal, formaldehyde, malformation, malleability, quality, reality, banality, venality, equality, finality, tonality, morality, fatality, vitality, totality, legality, geniality.