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Informality: meaning, definitions and examples

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informality

 

[ ˌɪn.fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

The state or quality of being informal; lack of formality or ceremony. Informality is often appreciated in casual settings.

Synonyms

casualness, ease, relaxed atmosphere

Examples of usage

  • The informality of the gathering allowed everyone to relax and be themselves.
  • His informality in the office made him approachable to his colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

in writing

An informal manner or style. Informality in writing can be effective for creating a more conversational tone.

Synonyms

casual style, colloquialism, conversational tone

Examples of usage

  • The informality of her writing style made the book engaging and relatable.
  • The use of contractions adds informality to the text.

Translations

Translations of the word "informality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informalidade

🇮🇳 अनौपचारिकता

🇩🇪 Informalität

🇮🇩 informalitas

🇺🇦 неформальність

🇵🇱 nieformalność

🇯🇵 非公式

🇫🇷 informalité

🇪🇸 informalidad

🇹🇷 resmiyet dışı

🇰🇷 비공식

🇸🇦 غير رسمي

🇨🇿 neformálnost

🇸🇰 neformálnosť

🇨🇳 非正式

🇸🇮 neformalnost

🇮🇸 óformlegheit

🇰🇿 бейресмилік

🇬🇪 არაფორმალურობა

🇦🇿 qeyri-rəsmi

🇲🇽 informalidad

Etymology

The word 'informality' originated in the mid-19th century from the combination of 'informal' + '-ity'. The concept of informality has evolved over time as societal norms have changed, with a greater emphasis on casual interactions and relaxed settings. Informality is now valued in many aspects of life, from social gatherings to communication styles.

See also: disinformation, inform, informally, informant, informatics, information, informative, informed, informer, informers, informing, misinform, misinformation, misinformed, misinforming, uninformed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,883, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.