informal
/ɪnˈfɔːrml/
in · for · mal
ɪn · ˈfɔːr · ml
English Definition
adj. relaxed, casual
Significado en Español
informal
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không chính thức
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Example Sentence
The dinner was informal.
晚餐很随意。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+formal(official)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: “Informal”.
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A
Casual
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B
Strict
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C
Official
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D
Complicated
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A — Casual.
“informal” means adj. relaxed, casual
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The party was ______, so guests wore jeans and t-shirts.
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A
formal
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B
official
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C
informal
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D
strict
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C — informal.
“informal” means adj. relaxed, casual
Common questions about “informal”
What does “informal” mean?
informal — adj. relaxed, casual. In Chinese: 非正式的，自然的.
How do you pronounce “informal”?
informal is pronounced /ɪnˈfɔːrml/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · for · mal.
How do you use “informal” in a sentence?
The dinner was informal. (晚餐很随意。)
What are synonyms for “informal”?
casual, relaxed — all close in meaning to informal (adj. relaxed, casual).
Is “informal” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. informal appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “informal”?
in(not)+formal(official)
