Formal and Formalized

Formal

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.

Formalized and formal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Formalized" instead an adjective "Formal".

Formalized

Formalized adjective - Given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures.

Formal and formalized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formal" instead an adjective "Formalized".

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