Formal
Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.
Functionary and formal are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Functionary" with "Formal", this adjectives are similar.
Functionary
Functionary noun - A person who holds a public office.
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Formal and functionary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formal" instead an adjective "Functionary".
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