Informalism
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A word, phrase, behaviour, etc. that is informal. countable, uncountable
"At other times, in complete contrast, as noted elsewhere (Section 7.3), there is frequent recourse to slang and informalisms. Speech style in this sense is closely connected to footing."
- 2 An art movement based on abstract and gestural tendencies rather than definite form. countable, uncountable
Synonyms
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More examples"At other times, in complete contrast, as noted elsewhere (Section 7.3), there is frequent recourse to slang and informalisms. Speech style in this sense is closely connected to footing."
Etymology
From informal + -ism.