Meanings
verb
- participlepastsimple past and past participle of formalize
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveconcerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
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adjectivegiven formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
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APA
formalized. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formalized
MLA
“formalized.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formalized. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “formalized,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formalized.
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