Word Type

Noun

The word "formalism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

imitation

Derived Terms

Russian formalism antiformalism canonical formalism neoformalism nonformalism path integral formalism zombie formalism

Derived From

formal

Context

computing literature mathematics music philosophy physics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

doctrine ism pattern philosophical doctrine philosophical system philosophical theory philosophy practice school of thought

Type Of (IsA)

doctrine philosophical doctrine practice

Related Terms

formalist formulism

Related Terms

adherence description formalist formulism mathematical scientific serialism

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