Plural of formality

regular plural

The plural of formality is formalities.

Forms of formality

Why don’t we dispense with the formalities? Please call me Al.From the entry call
Although sometimes “elections” were held, they were little more than formalities.1988, John P. Burns, Political Participation in Rural China, University of California Press, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, page 218. From the entry Huilong
The various formalities were covered by a public hearing, but the closure was given consent by the Transport Minister.2023 March 8, Paul Salveson, “Fond farewells to two final trains...”, in RAIL, number 978, page 55. From the entry public hearing
Bathing in the river followed, culminating in love orgies, the preceding formalities being in a sense introductory stimulants.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 140. From the entry love orgy
The boat trains are run straight into the quayside shed alongside the ship, where immigration and customs formalities are carried out under cover.1959 February, G. Freeman Allen, “Southampton—Gateway to the Ocean”, in Trains Illustrated, page 89. From the entry quayside

noun The state of being formal.
noun Something said or done as a matter of form.
noun A customary ritual without substance, real consequence, or unique meaning.

What is the plural of formality?: The plural of formality is formalities.
Is formality countable?: Formality is a countable and uncountable noun.

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