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| ca·su·al [ káoo əl ] |
adjective |
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1. chance or unpremeditated: happening or done by chance or without prior thought or planning
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2. known only slightly: known only slightly or involving only slight knowledge of somebody or something
  a casual acquaintance at work
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3. superficial: not involving emotional commitment or loyalty, or lacking in thoroughness or seriousness
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4. lenient: possessing a permissive or lenient approach to things
very casual about enforcing the rules
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5. indifferent: showing little interest or enthusiasm
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6. nonchalant: cool, calm, or nonchalant in manner
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7. not formal: informal and relaxed
a casual dinner
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8. dress comfortable: comfortable and suitable for wearing on informal occasions
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9. human resources occasional or temporary: relating to or taking on work that is available at irregular intervals or seasonally, with no security, benefits, or prospects of permanent employment
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noun (plural ca·su·als) |
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1. human resources temporary worker: an employee who works on a temporary or seasonal basis
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2. military soldier on temporary assignment: a soldier who is temporarily attached to a unit while waiting to be assigned to a permanent unit
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< Latin casualis< casus "event"] |
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| ca·su·al·ly adverb |
| ca·su·al·ness noun |
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