Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colloquiality
noun
/kəˌloʊkwiˈælɪti/
Definition
The quality of being informal or conversational in language.
Examples
- Using a colloquiality like ‘gonna’ instead of ‘going to’ makes speech sound more casual.
- The author’s use of colloquiality helped to convey the local culture in the novel.
Meaning
Colloquiality refers to the use of informal words or phrases in speech or writing, often characteristic of a specific region or group.
Synonyms
- Informality
- Slang
- Dialect
- Casuistic language
