Colloquial is a see also of informal.
As adjectives the difference between informal and colloquial
is that
informal is not formal or ceremonious; casual while
colloquial is (linguistics) denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.
informal English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Not formal or ceremonious.
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Not in accord with the usual regulations.
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Suited for everyday use.
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(of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
(gardening) Not organized; not structured or planned.
Related terms
* informality
* informally
Synonyms
* (not formal or ceremonious) casual
* (not in accord with the usual regulations) unofficial
* (suited for everyday use) casual
* colloquial
Antonyms
* formal
Anagrams
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colloquial English
Adjective
( en adjective)
(linguistics) Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.
Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.
Usage notes
Note that while colloquy and colloquium refer to formal'' conversation, colloquial refers instead specifically to ''informal conversation.
Synonyms
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Derived terms
* colloquialism
* colloquially
* colloquialness
* colloquiality
Related terms
* colloquium
* colloquy
* slang
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