Óformlegrar

Óformlegrar is a term that appears only rarely in Icelandic-language sources and is not widely attested in standard dictionaries. In the absence of a clear, widely accepted definition, it is considered an obscure or potentially nonstandard word. When encountered, its intended meaning is often uncertain and may reflect a dialectal variant, a nonce usage, or a misspelling of a more common form.

Etymology and form. The word seems to be built from the negating prefix ó- attached to a base related to formleg- or formlegur, meaning formal or in line with formal norms. The ending -ar suggests a feminine plural nominative/accusative form in Icelandic adjective inflection. Because óformlegur (informal) is the standard opposite of formlegur (formal), óformlegrar could be interpreted by some readers as a nonstandard or archaic attempt to express a plural feminine “not formal” sense, though this interpretation is speculative without authoritative attestation.

Usage and notes. Given its lack of solid lexical grounding, there is no reliable, published definition or usageguide for óformlegrar. If encountered, it is advisable to treat it as nonstandard or possibly erroneous. In mainstream Icelandic, the clear opposites are formlegur/formlegt/formlegar (formal) and óformlegur/óformlegt/óformlegar (informal). Writers aiming for precision should prefer the standard forms unless a specific dialectal or literary context justifies an alternative spelling.

See also. formlegur, formlegt, óformlegur, óformlegar. Icelandic grammar resources and dictionaries are the recommended references for confirming the accepted inflections and usage of related terms.