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Napoleonponapa Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Confused words " Form and formality"

1) As a matter of form
2) As a matter of formality
3) For form's sake,
4) For formality's sake,

Which one is the correct phrase? what is the differences between " form and formality ?

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Hi, 1) As a matter of form 2) As a matter of formality 3) For form's sake, 4) For formality's sake, Which one is the correct phrase? what is the differences between " form and formality ? In the above phrases, and in general use, the word commonly used is 'formality'.

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  • Hi, 1) As a matter of form 2) As a matter of formality 3) For form's sake, 4) For formality's sake, Which one is the correct phrase?
  • what is the differences between " form and formality ?
  • In the above phrases, and in general use, the word commonly used is 'formality'.
  • It relates to doing things in a very fancy, non-casual manner.
  • When the word 'form' is used in a context like you have given above, it's often when we speak of 'good form' or 'bad form', both of which phrases tend to relate to politeness.
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Hi,

1) As a matter of form
2) As a matter of formality
3) For form's sake,
4) For formality's sake,

Which one is the correct phrase? what is the differences between " form and formality ?



In the above phrases, and in general use, the word commonly used is 'formality'. It relates to doing things in a very fancy, non-casual manner.


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