colloquially
|col/lo/qui/al/ly|
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/kəˈloʊ.kwi.ə.li/
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/kəˈləʊ.kwi.ə.li/
(colloquial)
informal speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colloquial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'colloquium,' where 'col-' meant 'together' and 'loqui' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'colloquium' transformed into the English word 'colloquial,' and eventually became the adverb 'colloquially.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'informal or conversational language.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is informal and conversational.
The term is used colloquially to mean something different.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45