colloquialism
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7.2
- noun
- /kəˈloʊkwiəlɪzəm/
:
coloquialismo
- Many writers incorporate colloquialisms to create relatable dialogue for their characters.
- a common colloquialism
- the use of colloquialisms
And there's a saying in a popular colloquialism in today's vernacular, it is what it is.
- And there's a saying in a popular colloquialism in today's vernacular, it is what it is.
- So you're not just looking at colloquialisms, you're looking at intellect, you're looking at, you know, their profession.
- Now I've added a few colloquialisms there in it, but just to make it understandable to you and basic language.
Examples
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And there's a saying in a popular colloquialism in today's vernacular, it is what it is.
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Although English is the official language, Aussie slang, with all its colloquialisms, is a fact of life here, and this can take a little getting used to.
Academic text (2002) -
Now I'll teach you a new Australian colloquialism.
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"Mother" for "wife" is an affectionate colloquialism.
Academic text (1995) -
We say certain words certain ways; we use colloquialisms common to our heritage, upbringing, or community.
Academic text (2011) -
When fluency is not available, colloquialisms or idioms might be translated directly word for word.
Blog text (19) -
As they continue to expand their vocabulary, hone their pronunciation, grasp colloquialisms, and master the rhythm and other nuances of the language, they may be considered proficient or even fluent.
Academic text (2014) -
During our conversation, he used a local colloquialism that I had never heard before, making it hard for me to follow.
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Understanding regional colloquialisms can help you communicate better with locals when traveling.
Synonyms
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9.5
An informal word or phrase used in speech by a certain group, not in formal language
1
9.1
An informal word or phrase used in casual speech, not for formal situations
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9.9
An informal word or phrase used by a group of people
Antonyms
How Informal
Surface Forms
Morphology
colloquialism = colloquial (transparent) = colloquial + ism
Formed by the productive noun-forming suffix '-ism' on the adjective 'colloquial', yielding a noun for the practice or instances of informal language, which is directly derivable.
Etymology
Colloquialism comes from Latin parts com- and loqui, which mean 'together' and 'to speak', so it originally meant 'speaking together' or 'conversation'. That's why a colloquialism is an informal word or phrase used in casual talk rather than in formal writing.