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   informal

   /ɪnˈfɔːml/

   adjective

   • 1. having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature: "an informal atmosphere" Similar casualrelaxedeasy-goingnaturalunceremoniousunofficialnon-formalunstudiedunaffectedopenfriendlyintimatesimpleunpretentiouseasyinformal:unstuffyunbuttonedchummypallymateyOpposite formalofficial
   • ▪ (of dress) casual; suitable for everyday wear: "the guys wore very informal clothes" Similar casualrelaxedcomfortableeverydaysloppyleisuresportifinformal:comfylaid-backsportyOpposite formalsmart
   • 2. denoting the grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiom suitable to everyday language and conversation rather than to official or formal contexts. Similar colloquialvernacularidiomaticdemoticnon-standardpopulardialectalnon-literarysimplenaturalfamiliareverydayunofficialunpretentiousinformal:slangychattyfolksyOpposite formalliterary
   • 3. (of economic activity) carried on by self-employed or independent people on a small scale, especially unofficially or illegally: "Peru's huge and dense informal sector of street vendors and cottage industries" Similar unofficialirregulargreyblackback-doorillegalillicit

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFORMAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Informal means not formal or official, or suitable for casual situations and people. Learn how to use informal in different contexts, registers and situations with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     INFORMAL meaning: 1. not formal or official: 2. (of...

   • Znaczenie Informal, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     informal definicja: 1. not formal or official: 2. (of...

   • Informal: Danish Translation

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   • Informal: Polish Translation

     informal translate: nieoficjalny, nieformalny, swobodny,...

   • Informal: Catalan Translation

     informal translate: informal, informal, col·loquial. Learn...

   • Informal: Czech Translation

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   • Informal: Thai Translation

     INFORMAL translate: ซึ่งเป็นกันเอง, ซึ่งไม่เป็นทางการ. Learn...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     INFORMAL translate: thân mật, cách nói chuyện. Learn more in...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › informalInformal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of informal as an adjective that describes something not formal or casual. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for informal.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › informalINFORMAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Informal means not formal, official, or conventional, and suitable to casual and familiar speech or writing. Learn how to use informal words and phrases in different contexts, and how they differ from slang and neutral terms.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFORMAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Informal means not formal or official, or not suitable for official or special occasions. Learn how to use informal in different contexts, such as clothing, speech, and writing, with examples and translations.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › informalInformal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Informal writing or speech is the linguistic equivalent of wearing jeans and a t-shirt, with a relaxed tone and simple words. In an informal football club, you don't pay dues to anyone, you just show up at the park and play with whoever is there.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFORMAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of informal as an adjective or noun, and how to use it in different contexts. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of informal in British and American English.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinformal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Learn the meaning of informal as an adjective to describe relaxed, friendly, or casual situations, expressions, or clothes. See how to use informal in different contexts and compare it with formal and slang.