Formalized

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of formalize form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures wordnet
  2. 2
    concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) wordnet

Example

More examples

"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of the world and they that dwell therein."

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