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informal
in·for·mal
[
in fáwrm'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
free of ceremony:
relaxed and casual rather than ceremonious and stiff
2.
unofficial:
not officially prepared, organized, or sanctioned
The two sides in the conflict held informal talks.
3.
casual and everyday:
suitable for casual or everyday situations
informal dress
4.
language
colloquial:
more appropriate in spoken than written form
in·for·mal·i·ty
[
ìn fawr mállətee
]
noun
in·for·mal·ly
[
in fáwrm'lee
]
adverb
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in·for·mal·i·ty [ ìn fawr mállətee ] nounin·for·mal·ly [ in fáwrm'lee ] adverb
