informalize
|in/for/mal/ize|
C1
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈfɔːrməˌlaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈfɔːməlaɪz/
make less formal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'informalize' originates from the English word 'informal,' combined with the suffix '-ize,' which means 'to make or become.'
Historical Evolution
'Informal' comes from the Latin word 'informalis,' meaning 'without form.' The suffix '-ize' is used to form verbs that mean 'to make or become.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something less formal,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/13 00:55