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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪn.fɔˈmɛl
"Das Treffen war informell, was jedem erlaubte, frei zu sprechen."
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
Derived from the Late Middle English word 'informal', combining the Latin prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') with 'formalis' (pertaining to form or regular structure). Originally denoting something lacking conventional form, it evolved by the 17th century to describe relaxed, unceremonious, and casual social interactions or language.
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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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