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informalism

informalism

7.2
A style that is relaxed and not strict about rules
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈfɔrməlɪzəm/
translation icon : informalidad
  • In the meeting, his informalism broke the tension, allowing everyone to share their ideas more freely.

Examples

  • The artist's work is known for its informalism, celebrating free expression over traditional techniques.

  • Amish society, like Japanese society, is characterized by "legal informalism" (Kidder and Hostetler 1990:895).

    Academic text (1992)

  • Her writing style reflects an informalism that fosters a relaxed atmosphere, making the text approachable.

Synonyms

informality
vsinformalism
4 4.9

A relaxed, casual way of behaving without strict rules

is a deliberate style used especially in language art or behavior
casualness
vsinformalism
3 3.7

A relaxed, informal attitude that is not strict

is a conscious stylistic choice that removes strict rules and formality

Antonyms

formalism
1 9.0

Strictly following rules and forms without room for change

How Informal

laxness
1 6.8
casualness
3 3.7
informalism
7.2
semi-formal
1 3.8
formality
66 4.4

Surface Forms

informalism singular
informalisms plural

Morphology

informalism = informal (semi-transparent) = in + form + al + ism

Adding '-ism' to 'informal' straightforwardly yields a noun meaning the quality, style, or practice of being informal.

Etymology

Informalism comes from informal ('not formal') plus -ism ('a way or practice'). So informalism is the practice or quality of being relaxed and not following strict form ('rules' or 'shape'), which is why it describes a loose, casual style in language, art, or behavior.