Definition of formalism

"formalism" in the noun sense

1. formalism

the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented

2. formalism

philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications

3. formalism

the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms

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formalism in Scrabble®

The word formalism is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters formalism:

FORMALISM
(171)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

formals, immoral, misform

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word formalism

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In formalism

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formalism in Words With Friends™

The word formalism is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 19

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters formalism:

FORMALISM
(279)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

formals, immoral, misform

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word formalism

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In formalism

FORMALISM
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8 letter words in formalism (1 word)

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formalism + 1 blank (2 words)

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