What does informality mean?

Definitions for informality
ˌɪn fɔrˈmæl ɪ tiin·for·mal·i·ty

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word informality.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. informalitynoun

    a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously

  2. ease, informalitynoun

    freedom from constraint or embarrassment

    "I am never at ease with strangers"

Wiktionary

  1. informalitynoun

    The condition of being informal

ChatGPT

  1. informality

    Informality refers to the state or quality of being casual, relaxed, or not adhering to strict standards, rules, form, or ceremonial customs. It often involves a more comfortable or familiar approach in communication, behavior, or appearance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Informalitynoun

    the state of being informal; want of regular, prescribed, or customary form; as, the informality of legal proceedings

  2. Informalitynoun

    an informal, unconventional, or unofficial act or proceeding; something which is not in proper or prescribed form or does not conform to the established rule

Matched Categories

How to pronounce informality?

How to say informality in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of informality in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of informality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of informality in a Sentence

  1. Nelson Smith:

    There has always been communication between lenders and authorizers generally, we want it to be more fruitful and more efficient. Some of the stories about lender-authorizer communications betray a certain informality. While you want a friendly open relationship you need to know what the official record is saying and what decisions the authorizing body is making.

  2. Joan Clos:

    What is happening ... is an increase of sprawling urbanization, informality is gaining share in the growth of cities.

  3. Andrew Cooper:

    But what it means is there's a huge amount of messiness, a tilting toward informality (so) the legitimacy of present leaders is somewhat undercut.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

informality#10000#88327#100000

Translations for informality

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for informality »

Translation

Find a translation for the informality definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"informality." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/informality>.

Discuss these informality definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for informality? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    an attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity
    A omphalos
    B macron
    C impounding
    D profaneness

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for informality: