Word: formalist
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
mal
ist
Definition: An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler
Morphemes:
Affix: form
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Established method of expression or practice; fixed way of proceeding; conventional or stated scheme; formula.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
Meaning: shape, figure, image, outline, plan, mold, frame, case, etc., manner, sort, kind, etc.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a person who studies or practices a particular discipline;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.