The difference between Informal and Unofficial

When used as adjectives, informal means not formal or ceremonious, whereas unofficial means implicitly true but withheld and/or contradicted by authority.


check bellow for the other definitions of Informal and Unofficial

  1. Informal as an adjective:

    Not formal or ceremonious.

    Examples:

    "an informal get-together"

  2. Informal as an adjective:

    Not in accord with the usual regulations.

    Examples:

    "an informal agreement"

  3. Informal as an adjective:

    Suited for everyday use.

    Examples:

    "'informal clothes"

  4. Informal as an adjective (of language):

    Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.

  5. Informal as an adjective (gardening):

    Not organized; not structured or planned.

  1. Unofficial as an adjective:

    Not officially established. Implicitly true but withheld and/or contradicted by authority.

    Examples:

    "the unofficial results of the ballot"

    "The unofficial reason for invading the nation, however, was to control their resources."

  2. Unofficial as an adjective:

    Not acting with official authority.

    Examples:

    "an unofficial adviser"

  3. Unofficial as an adjective (pharmacology):

    Not listed in a national pharmacopeia etc.

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