Meaning of the word formal in English
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formal
US /ˈfɔːr.məl/
UK /ˈfɔːr.məl/

Adjective
1.
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for a professional or official situation
Example:
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The meeting requires formal attire.
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He made a formal complaint to the manager.
2.
having a set structure or arrangement
Example:
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The garden has a very formal design with symmetrical hedges.
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The document followed a strict formal structure.
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