English Explanatory Dictionary

informal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not formal or ceremonious.
  2. Not in accord with the usual regulations.
  3. Suited for everyday use.
  4. Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
  5. Not organized; not structured or planned.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfɔː.m(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ en-us-informal.ogg

Word forms

informal more informal most informal

Etymology

From in- + formal.

Synonyms

not formal ceremonious not in accord with the usual regulations suited for everyday use colloquial

Antonyms

formal

Derived words

informal fallacy informal group informalism informalist informality informalize informal learning informal logic informally informal marriage informal settler informalwear semi-informal superinformal
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