formalismo

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formalismo
masculine noun
1formalism

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formalismo [for-mah-lees’-mo]
noun
1Formalism, a metaphysical system which denies the existence of matter and recognizes only the form. (m)
2Rigorous application of method, adhesion to routine; red tape (burocrático). (m)

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formalismo
sustantivo:masculino
1 (Arte) (Literat) formalism
2 (peyorativo) (burocracia) red tape; useless formalities; (p) (convencionalismo) conventionalism

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