🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

비공식성

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bi-gong-sik-seong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Informality/ˌɪn.fɔːrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"회의의 비공식성이 모두를 편안하게 만들었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being informal; a lack of formality or conventionality.

    "The informality of the gathering made everyone feel at ease."
  2. 2

    An informal or casual manner or style.

    "Her informality in dress was refreshing at the formal event."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'informality' originates from the Latin root 'informalis', meaning 'not having a form'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards describing a lack of formal structure or rules in social contexts.

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