colloquial

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

1751, from earlier term colloquy (a conversation), from Latin colloquium (conference, conversation), from con- (together) + loqui (speak).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈkə.ləʊ.kwil̩/, SAMPA: /"k@.l@U.kwil=/

[edit] Adjective

colloquial (comparative more colloquial, superlative most colloquial)

Positive
colloquial

Comparative
more colloquial

Superlative
most colloquial

  1. (linguistics) Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.
  2. Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.

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