nonformal

English

Alternative forms

• non-formal

Etymology

From non- +‎ formal.

Adjective

nonformal (not comparable)

1. Not formal.

   Hyponyms: informal, colloquial, casual, nonstandard, slangy, argotic

   Near-synonym: informal

Usage notes

This does not necessarily mean the same as informal: being a hypernym (or umbrella term), it is said of aspects of communication (often language, but also milieu and comportment) which are informal, colloquial, nonstandard, casual, everyday, or any other such labels.