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form-only

/ˈfɔːmˌoʊn.li/

Traduction: Adjectif désignant ce qui ne concerne que la forme, l'apparence extérieure, sans la substance ou le fond.

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adjective

formalcommonobsolète/ˈfɔːmˌoʊn.li/

An obsolete adjective meaning 'of or relating to form only; having the appearance but not the substance.'

  • 🇫🇷Adjectif désignant ce qui ne concerne que la forme, l'apparence extérieure, sans la substance ou le fond.
  1. Lacking substance C1 formal

    Existing only as a matter of form or procedure, without real meaning, substance, or effect.

    • The meeting was form-only, with no real decisions made.
    • His apology seemed form-only and insincere.
    • The document was a form-only requirement, not a binding agreement.

    🇫🇷purement formel

    Synonymes: ceremonialemptyhollowinsubstantialmeaninglessnominalperfunctorypro formasuperficialtoken

    Antonymes: effectiveessentialgenuinemeaningfulrealsubstantive