Unofficially: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คซ
unofficially
[ หษnษหfษชสษli ]
informally
In a manner that is not formally or officially recognized or authorized.
Synonyms
informally, unapproved, unauthorized
Examples of usage
- She was unofficially appointed as the team leader.
- The event was unofficially sponsored by a local business.
- The decision was made unofficially, without proper approval.
Translations
Translations of the word "unofficially" in other languages:
๐ต๐น oficiosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคชเคเคพเคฐเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช inoffiziell
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak resmi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะพััััะนะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ nieoficjalnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅ ฌๅผใซ
๐ซ๐ท officieusement
๐ช๐ธ extraoficialmente
๐น๐ท resmi olmayan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ณต์์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบูุฑ ุฑุณู ู
๐จ๐ฟ neoficiรกlnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ neoficiรกlne
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆญฃๅผๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ neuradno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณopinberlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะธ ะตะผะตั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแคแแชแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qeyri-rษsmi olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ extraoficialmente
Etymology
The word 'unofficially' is derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'officially' meaning 'in an official manner'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The prefix 'un-' is of Old English origin, while 'officially' comes from the Latin word 'officium' meaning 'duty' or 'service'. Over time, 'unofficially' has become a commonly used adverb to describe actions or situations that are not formally recognized or authorized.
See also: official, officialdom, officialization, officially, officials, unofficial.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,661, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24661 unofficially
- 24662 transfigured
- 24663 snipe
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