formalistic vs formalism

formalistic is not a noun while formalism is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
formalistic	No	Yes	No	No
formalism	Yes	No	No	No

formalistic (noun)	formalism (noun)
	the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms
	(philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications
	the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented

formalistic (adjective)	formalism (adjective)
concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)