Formal vs. Informal
Formaladjective
Being in accord with established forms.
Formaladjective
Official.
Formaladjective
Relating to the form or structure of something.
Formaladjective
Relating to formation.
Formaladjective
Ceremonial or traditional.
Formaladjective
Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
Formaladjective
Organized; well-structured and planned.
Formaladjective
(mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
Formalnoun
(uncountable) Formalin.
Formalnoun
An evening gown.
Formalnoun
An event with a formal dress code.
Formalnoun
(programming) A formal parameter.
Formalnoun
See Methylal.
Formaladjective
Belonging to the form, shape, frame, external appearance, or organization of a thing.
Formaladjective
Belonging to the constitution of a thing, as distinguished from the matter composing it; having the power of making a thing what it is; constituent; essential; pertaining to or depending on the forms, so called, of the human intellect.
Formaladjective
Done in due form, or with solemnity; according to regular method; not incidental, sudden or irregular; express; as, he gave his formal consent.
Formaladjective
Devoted to, or done in accordance with, forms or rules; punctilious; regular; orderly; methodical; of a prescribed form; exact; prim; stiff; ceremonious; as, a man formal in his dress, his gait, his conversation.
Formaladjective
Having the form or appearance without the substance or essence; external; as, formal duty; formal worship; formal courtesy, etc.
Formaladjective
Dependent in form; conventional.
Formaladjective
Sound; normal.
Formaladjective
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress);
Formaladjective
characteristic of or befitting a person in authority;
Formaladjective
(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms;
Formaladjective
represented in simplified or symbolic form
Formaladjective
logically deductive;
Formaladjective
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court;
Informaladjective
Not formal or ceremonious.
Informaladjective
Not in accord with the usual regulations.
Informaladjective
Suited for everyday use.
Informaladjective
(of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
Informaladjective
(gardening) Not organized; not structured or planned.
Informaladjective
Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony; as, an informal writing, proceeding, or visit.
Informaladjective
Deranged in mind; out of one's senses.
Informaladjective
not formal;
Informaladjective
not officially recognized or controlled;
Informaladjective
used of spoken and written language
Informaladjective
having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality;
