Definition of Informal

1. Adjective. Not formal. "An informal gathering of friends"


2. Adjective. Not officially recognized or controlled. "A loose organization of the local farmers"
Exact synonyms: Loose
Similar to: Unofficial

3. Adjective. Used of spoken and written language.

4. Adjective. Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. "The small room was cozy and intimate"
Exact synonyms: Cozy, Intimate
Similar to: Friendly
Derivative terms: Coziness, Informality

Definition of Informal

1. a. Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony; as, an informal writing, proceeding, or visit.

Definition of Informal

1. marked by the absence of formality or ceremony [adj]

Medical Definition of Informal

1. 1. Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony; as, an informal writting, proceeding, or visit. 2. Deranged in mind; out of one's senses. "These poor informal women." (Shak) Origin: Pref. In- not + formal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Informal

infolded
infolder
infolders
infolding
infolds
infoliate
infomercial
infomercials
inforce
inforced
inforces
inforcing
inform
inform
informal (current term)
informal (current term)
informalities
informality
informality
informally
informant
informants
informatics
informatics
information
informational
informationally
informational RNA
informational RNA
informations

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