Formal vs Applied - What's the difference?
formal | applied |
Being in accord with established forms.
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Official.
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Relating to the form or structure of something.
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Relating to formation.
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Ceremonial.
:(rfquote-sense)
Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
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Organized; well-structured and planned.
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(mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
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Formalin.
An evening gown.
An event with a formal dress code.
put into practical use
of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering
(apply)
As a noun formal
is an objective.As an adjective applied is
put into practical use.As a verb applied is
(apply).formal
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Antonyms
* informalDerived terms
* formal cause * formalize * formalist * formalism * formalityNoun
(en noun)- Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal .