informalism

Definitions

1. A word, phrase, behaviour, etc. that is informal.
   countable, uncountable
2. An art movement based on abstract and gestural tendencies rather than definite form.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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.”

“The reason⟳ we don't, he said, is because our educational system has swung too far in the direction of formal methods and has neglected such informalisms as common sense⟳ and natural language communication.”

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