FORMALIST

Etymology

Noun

formalist (plural formalists)

An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler

An advocate of formalism

Adjective

formalist (comparative more formalist, superlative most formalist)

Of or pertaining to formalism; formalistic

Source: Wiktionary


Form"al*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. formaliste.]

Definition: One overattentive to forms, or too much confined to them; esp., one who rests in external religious forms, or observes strictly the outward forms of worship, without possessing the life and spirit of religion. As far a formalist from wisdom sits, In judging eyes, as libertines from wits. Young.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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