Plural of formalism
regular plural
The plural of formalism is formalisms.
Forms of formalism
| Singular | formalism /ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | formalisms |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Formalisms in a sentence
- Heisenberg seems to have been motivated by his intense annoyance that Schrödinger's more intuitive version of quantum theory was more widely accepted than his own, even though both formalisms led to the same results.2011, Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw, The Quantum Universe, Allen Lane, published 2011, page 54
- Many formalisms for belief revision use extraneous mechanisms for deciding what beliefs to keep and this makes it harder to iterate the process.2010, Dov M. Gabbay, Franz Guenthner, editors, Handbook of Philosophical Logic, volume 16, page 37. From the entry revision
Meaning of formalism
- noun Strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice etc.
- noun One of several alternative computational paradigms for a given theory.
- noun An approach to interpretation and/or evaluation focused on the (usually linguistic) structure of a literary work rather than on the contexts of its origin or reception.
Questions about the plural of formalism
- What is the plural of formalism?
- The plural of formalism is formalisms.
- Is formalism countable?
- Formalism is a countable and uncountable noun.
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