Meaning & Definition of word "Unofficial"
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Unofficial
/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/
adjective:
- 1. Not officially recognized or authorized.
- Example: The group held an unofficial meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming event.
- 2. Not deriving from, sanctioned by, or in accordance with official authority.
- Example: He was appointed to an unofficial role within the organization to help with the project.
- 3. Informal or casual, as opposed to formal or official.
- Example: They created an unofficial website to share information about the community initiatives.
Etymology
Combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'official' from Middle French 'officiel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unofficial records:
Records not recognized by the formal authority.
unofficial trip:
A trip taken without formal approval or arrangement.
unofficial spokesperson:
A person speaking on behalf of a group without formal consent.
Related Words
official:
Recognized as being authorized or sanctioned by an authority.
authoritative:
Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.
Slang Meanings of unofficial
Meaning: Not legit
Example Sentence: That event was just an unofficial party, not a real concert.
Meaning: Word of mouth
Example Sentence: I heard it from an unofficial source, so take it with a grain of salt.