non-formal
|non/for/mal|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn-ˈfɔr.məl/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-ˈfɔː.məl/
informal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-formal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'formal' from Latin 'formalis', meaning 'pertaining to form'.
Historical Evolution
'Formal' evolved from the Latin 'formalis' through Old French 'formel', eventually becoming the modern English word 'formal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'formal' meant 'pertaining to form', but over time it evolved to mean 'following established conventions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/16 18:51