different between formality vs celebration

formality

English

Etymology

From Middle French formalité. equivalent to formal +? -ity.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -æl?ti

Noun

formality (countable and uncountable, plural formalities)

  1. (uncountable) The state of being formal.
  2. Something said or done as a matter of form.
  3. A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
  4. (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

Translations

Further reading

  • formality in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
  • formality in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

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celebration

English

Etymology

From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?s?l??b?ei??n/
  • Rhymes: -e???n
  • Hyphenation: cel?e?bra?tion

Noun

celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)

  1. The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
  2. The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
  3. The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
  4. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

Synonyms

  • See Thesaurus:celebration

Related terms

  • celebrant
  • celebrat
  • celebrator
  • celebrity
  • celebrate

Translations

Anagrams

  • eniclobrate

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