Formalism
/ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Formalism
noun
- Strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice etc.
- One of several alternative computational paradigms for a given theory.
- An approach to interpretation and/or evaluation focused on the (usually linguistic) structure of a literary work rather than on the contexts of its origin or reception.
- The tendency to elevate formal above expressive value in music, as in serialism.
- A particular mathematical or scientific theory or description of a given state or effect.
Anagrams of Formalism
No exact anagrams found for "formalism". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "formalism" and rearranging:
Letter Values
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m3
a1
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m3
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Formalism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Formalism"
Formalism is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Formalism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "formalism" is a high-scoring word.