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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInformality
/ˌɪn.fɔːrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being informal; a lack of formality or conventionality.
"The informality of the gathering made everyone feel at ease." - 2
An informal or casual manner or style.
"Her informality in dress was refreshing at the formal event."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'informality' originates from the Latin root 'informalis', meaning 'not having a form'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards describing a lack of formal structure or rules in social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Informality" is said worldwide
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informalité
Transliteration: ɛ̃.fɔʁ.ma.li.te
"L'informalité de la réunion a mis tout le monde à l'aise."
Informalität
Transliteration: ɪn.fɔʁ.maˈliː.tɛt
"Die Informalität des Treffens machte alle entspannt."
informalità
Transliteration: in.for.ma.li.tà
"L'informalità dell'incontro ha reso tutti a loro agio."
informalidad
Transliteration: in.for.ma.li.dad
"La informalidad de la reunión hizo que todos se sintieran cómodos."
informalidade
Transliteration: in.for.ma.li.dade
"A informalidade do encontro fez todos se sentirem à vontade."
अनौपचारिकता
Transliteration: anaupacharikta
"बैठक की अनौपचारिकता ने सभी को सहज बना दिया।"
非正式性
Transliteration: fēi zhèngshì xìng
"会议的非正式性让每个人都感到轻松。"
비공식성
Transliteration: bi-gong-sik-seong
"회의의 비공식성이 모두를 편안하게 만들었습니다."
非公式性
Transliteration: hikōshiki-sei
"会議の非公式性は、皆をリラックスさせました。"
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