in·for·mal·i·ty

[in-fawr-mal-i-tee]
noun, plural in·for·mal·i·ties for 2.
1.
the state of being informal; absence of formality.
2.
an informal act.

Origin:
1590–1600; in-3 + formality

su·per·in·for·mal·i·ty, noun, plural su·per·in·for·mal·i·ties.
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informality (ˌɪnfɔːˈmælɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ties
1.  the condition or quality of being informal
2.  an informal act

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Informality is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
The latest development in traditional decor is an informality in style that
  invites a casual rather than a formal way of life.
Increasing informality has had the effect of making it more difficult to be
  rude without being crude.
It lacked the informality and flexibility of smaller, younger companies.
These prices seem suitable to compete with its main rival in an economy with
  high informality and low income: cash.
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