informal, casual

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Rahat informal
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informal
Not in accord with the usual regulations; unofficial

an informal agreement.

Suited for everyday use

informal clothes.

Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage
Not organized; not structured or planned
used of spoken and written language not officially recognized or controlled; "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers
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
the conducting of an assessment or evaluation activity without a prescribed plan or structure, or with little or no advance notice See Formal
{s} unofficial, unceremonious; relaxed, casual, easy
not formal; "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"; "an informal free-and-easy manner"; "an informal gathering of friends"
Adjustment a procedure in the juvenile court whereby an intake officer will delay the filing of the petition based on an informal adjustment if the child and his parents voluntarily agree to abide by specified conditions If these conditions are violated, the intake officer can proceed with the filing of the formal petition
You use informal to describe something that is done unofficially or casually without planning. The two leaders will retire to Camp David for informal discussions. + informally in·for·mal·ly He began informally to handle Ted's tax affairs for him
Expressed in natural language
used of spoken and written language
Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official. She is refreshingly informal formal + informally in·for·mal·ly She was always there at half past eight, chatting informally to the children. + informality in·for·mal·ity He was overwhelmed by their friendly informality
Not formal or ceremonious; casual
Deranged in mind; out of one's senses
Informal clothes are casual and suitable for wearing when you are relaxing, but not on formal occasions. For lunch, dress is informal. = casual formal + informally in·for·mal·ly Everyone dressed informally in shorts or jeans
not formal; "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"; "an informal free-and-easy manner"; "an informal gathering of friends" used of spoken and written language not officially recognized or controlled; "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers
The level of speech most often used in conversation Contractions are more often used in informal speech as well as other changes: He didn't hit the ball over the fence
informal, casual
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