casual

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to or being a social or work situation in which a certain level of formality is absent; not formal, especially in dress or behavior

  - "She usually dresses formally for work but sometimes wears casual clothes on Fridays."
  - "The casual atmosphere of the party made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable."

• adjective

  not serious, particularly; not to be taken gravely; careless

  - "He took a casual approach to his studies and was surprised when he failed the exam."
  - "The casual remark about her appearance upset her."

• adjective

  engaged in an activity as a pastime rather than as a serious occupation; not professional

  - "He enjoys playing the guitar casually and has never taken any formal lessons."
  - "The casual painter sells his works at local markets and art fairs."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

inevitable , necessary , expected , scheduled , ceremonial , formal

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Synonyms

accidental , fortuitous , incidental , occasional , random , unexpected , informal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with casual
jazzual , pausal , razorual , sausal

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. casualty (English) : A person or thing that has been killed, injured, or destroyed
   

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Variants

List of all variants of casual that leads to same result
casual , casual Friday , casual Fridays , casually , casualness , casualnesses , casuals , casual water , casual waters , casual observer , fast casual , fast casuals , fast-casual , fast-casuals

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Etymology

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Old French casuel, from casus 'a case, occasion' + -al, denoting 'pertaining to'. Casual comes from the Latin word casus, meaning 'an accident, chance, or mishap'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'casual' was first used in English in the 15th century?

2. The term 'casual laborer' refers to someone who is employed on a temporary or irregular basis.

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Related Concepts

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1. informal: Related concept: casual is a type of informal setting or behavior.

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Culture

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The term 'casual' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe various situations and characters. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the term is used to describe the carefree attitude of the characters in contrast to the more formal and structured society they live in. In music, the term is often used to describe a genre of music that is not bound by strict rules or conventions.

How to Memorize "casual"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of casual, imagine a situation where people are not dressed formally and are relaxed and carefree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'casual' with the feeling of being relaxed and not taking things too seriously.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Casually Able To Unwind And Laugh' to help remember the definition of casual.

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