Informalism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    An art movement based on abstract and gestural tendencies rather than definite form. countable, uncountable

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"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.

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art movement

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