different between idiomatic vs informal
idiomatic
English
Alternative forms
- idiomatick (obsolete)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ??????????? (idi?matikós, “related to an idiom”), from ?????? (idí?ma, “idiom”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??di.??mæt?k/
Adjective
idiomatic (comparative more idiomatic, superlative most idiomatic)
- Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
- The inclusion or omission of definite articles follows idiomatic norms in each language and depends on context and intent.
- In English, the only idiomatic position for a pronoun as the object of a phrasal verb is before the particle, whereas a noun as object can fall either before or after the particle; thus only he picked them up but either he picked his tools up or he picked up his tools.
- Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
- an idiomatic phrase that warns us against pollyannaism is counting one's chickens before they hatch
- (music) Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.
Antonyms
- nonidiomatic
- unidiomatic
Related terms
- idiom
- idiomatical
- idiomatically
- idiomaticity
- idiomaticize
- idiomaticness
Translations
Noun
idiomatic (plural idiomatics)
- Synonym of idiom
References
- idiomatic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- idiomatic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Romanian
Etymology
From French idiomatique
Adjective
idiomatic m or n (feminine singular idiomatic?, masculine plural idiomatici, feminine and neuter plural idiomatice)
- idiomatic
Declension
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informal
English
Etymology
From in- +? formal.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /?n?f??m(?)l/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?n?f??m(?)l/
- Hyphenation: in?for?mal
- Rhymes: -??(?)m?l
Adjective
informal (comparative more informal, superlative most informal)
- Not formal or ceremonious.
- Not in accord with the usual regulations.
- Suited for everyday use.
- (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
- (horticulture) Not organized; not structured or planned.
Synonyms
- (not formal or ceremonious): casual
- (not in accord with the usual regulations): unofficial
- (suited for everyday use): casual
- (language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage): colloquial
Antonyms
- formal
Derived terms
- informality
- informally
- semi-informal
Translations
Anagrams
- formalin
Catalan
Etymology
in- +? formal
Pronunciation
- (Balearic, Valencian) IPA(key): /im.fo??mal/
- (Central) IPA(key): /im.fur?mal/
Adjective
informal (masculine and feminine plural informals)
- informal
Derived terms
- informalment
Further reading
- “informal” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
Galician
Adjective
informal m or f (plural informais)
- informal
Antonyms
- formal
Derived terms
- informalmente
Further reading
- “informal” in Dicionario da Real Academia Galega, Royal Galician Academy.
Portuguese
Adjective
informal m or f (plural informais, comparable)
- informal (not formal or ceremonious)
Further reading
- “informal” in Dicionário Aberto based on Novo Diccionário da Língua Portuguesa de Cândido de Figueiredo, 1913
Spanish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /info??mal/, [??.fo??mal]
Adjective
informal (plural informales)
- informal
- Antonym: formal
Derived terms
- falacia formal
- informalidad
- informalmente
Further reading
- “informal” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.
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