Vormelijke

Vormelijke is the inflected form of the Dutch adjective vormelijk, used to describe things related to form, structure, or ceremonial conduct. In Dutch grammar, vormelijke appears when the adjective modifies a noun in contexts that emphasize formality, ritual, or adherence to established procedures. The base form vormelijk derives from vorm, meaning form or shape, and the suffix -lijk, which creates adjectives.

Etymology and meaning: Vormelijk ultimately comes from the noun vorm (form, shape) and the suffix -lijk, yielding a sense of relating to form or mode. The inflected form vormelijke is part of standard Dutch adjective agreement, and it surfaces in written and formal contexts to mark attributes associated with proper forms, ceremonial acts, or officially sanctioned procedures.

Usage: Vormelijke is most commonly found in formal or literary Dutch. It is used to characterize actions, documents, or events as being conducted in accordance with established forms or ceremonial norms. In contrast with meer general terms such as formeel (more broadly official or proper) or ceremonieel (ceremonial in a more explicit ritual sense), vormelijke emphasizes the aspect of form, procedure, or ritual correctness.

Examples:

- De vormelijke handelingen bij de plechtigheid werden nauwkeurig uitgevoerd. (The ceremonial acts at the ceremony were performed precisely.)

- Het formulier bevat vormelijke velden die ingevuld moeten worden. (The form includes form-related fields that must be completed.)

See also: vorm, vormelijk, formeel, ceremonieel.