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casualism

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The doctrine that all things exist, or are based on, randomness.
  2. A casual (informal) word or phrase.
  3. An art movement characterized by an unpolished esthetic, incorporating such elements as rough or torn edges, exposed staples, etc.

Examples

“Avoid⟳ casualisms when writing business letters.”
“Try⟳ and is, in AmE, a casualism for try⟳ to […] In BrE, however, try⟳ and is a standard idiom.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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