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- [kuh n-fawrm]
- /kənˈfɔrm/
- /nˌɒnkənfˈɔːmɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-fawrm]
- /kənˈfɔrm/
Definitions of nonconforming word
- verb without object nonconforming to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules. 1
- verb without object nonconforming to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group: One has to conform in order to succeed in this company. 1
- verb without object nonconforming to be or become similar in form, nature, or character. 1
- verb without object nonconforming to be in harmony or accord. 1
- verb without object nonconforming to comply with the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England. 1
- verb with object nonconforming to make similar in form, nature, or character. 1
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Origin of nonconforming
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English confo(u)rmen < Anglo-French, Middle French conformer < Latin confōrmāre to shape. See con-, form
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Parts of speech for Nonconforming
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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nonconforming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonconforming
adjective nonconforming
- non-observant — absence or lack of observance.
- independent — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
- individualistic — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
- adherable — having the ability to adhere
- noncompliant — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
Antonyms for nonconforming
adjective nonconforming
- bourgeois — If you describe people, their way of life, or their attitudes as bourgeois, you disapprove of them because you consider them typical of conventional middle-class people.
- well-regulated — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- modifiable — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- influenceable — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
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