Latin word formalis comes from Latin forma (A map. Appearance. Beauty. Shape; figure; form.), Latin -alis

Detailed word origin of formalis

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
forma	Latin (lat)	A map. Appearance. Beauty. Shape; figure; form.
-alis	Latin (lat)	Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
formalis	Latin (lat)	Formal. Serving as a model. Theoretical. Titular.

Words with the same origin as formalis