Definition of formalisms

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • formalisms is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • formalisms is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • formalisms is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of formalisms


  • (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 (noun)
  • the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented (noun)
  • the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms (noun)

See definition of formalisms in Merriam Webster