formalistic
concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) - highly formalized plays like 'Waiting for Godot' • Syn: formalized, formalised • Pertains to noun: formalism (for: formalised), formalism (for: formalized), formalism • Derivationally related forms: formalism • Topics: religion, faith, religious belief, art, artistic creation, artistic production
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