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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInformal
/ɪnˈfɔːr.məl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not formal; casual or unofficial.
"The meeting was informal, allowing everyone to speak freely." - 2
Characterized by a lack of ceremony or strictness.
"They had an informal gathering at their home to celebrate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'informal' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'formal', which comes from the Latin 'formalis', meaning 'pertaining to form'. The term evolved in the English language during the early 19th century to describe a lack of formal structure or etiquette.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Informal" is said worldwide
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informel
Transliteration: ɛ̃.fɔʁ.mɛl
"La réunion était informelle, permettant à chacun de s'exprimer librement."
informell
Transliteration: ɪn.fɔˈmɛl
"Das Treffen war informell, was jedem erlaubte, frei zu sprechen."
informale
Transliteration: in.forˈma.le
"L'incontro è stato informale, permettendo a tutti di parlare liberamente."
informal
Transliteration: in.forˈmal
"La reunión fue informal, permitiendo que todos hablaran libremente."
informal
Transliteration: in.forˈmal
"A reunião foi informal, permitindo que todos falassem livremente."
अनौपचारिक
Transliteration: anaupacharik
"बैठक अनौपचारिक थी, जिससे सभी को स्वतंत्रता से बोलने की अनुमति मिली।"
非正式
Transliteration: fēi zhèngshì
"会议是非正式的，允许每个人自由发言。"
비공식적인
Transliteration: bigongsikjeogin
"회의는 비공식적이어서 모두가 자유롭게 이야기할 수 있었습니다."
非公式
Transliteration: hikōshiki
"会議は非公式で、誰もが自由に話すことができました。"
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