Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

formalise

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.93 in modern English

Syllables: for-malise
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative spelling of formalize.

British usage

Example Sentences

""Additionally, new part-time contracts and flexible working rosters and patterns will also encourage a more diverse workforce that can fit shifts around other commitments, while current voluntary working arrangements on Sundays will be formalised to meet rising demand for weekend travel services.""

Etymology

From formal + -ise.

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

formalises (present, singular) formalising (participle, present) formalised (participle, past) formalised (past)

Derived Forms

deformalise formalisable unformalised

Synonyms

validate formalize

Questions

What does formalise mean?: Alternative spelling of formalize.
Where does formalise come from?: From formal + -ise.

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