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- [non-kuh n-fawr-mi-tee]
- /ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti/
- /ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪst/
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- [non-kuh n-fawr-mi-tee]
- /ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti/
Definitions of nonconformity word
- noun nonconformity failure or refusal to conform, as with established customs, attitudes, or ideas. 1
- noun nonconformity lack of conformity or agreement. 1
- noun nonconformity (often initial capital letter) refusal to conform to the Church of England. 1
- noun nonconformity Geology. an unconformity that separates crystalline rocks, either igneous or metamorphic, from sedimentary rocks. 1
- noun nonconformity Failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice. 1
- noun nonconformity unconventional nature 1
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Origin of nonconformity
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; non- + conformity
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Parts of speech for Nonconformity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonconformity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonconformity
noun nonconformity
- unconventionality — disregard for convention; the state or quality of being inconsistent with customs, rules, etc.; originality.
- originality — the quality or state of being original.
- eccentricity — an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities.
- idiosyncrasy — A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- individuality — the particular character, or aggregate of qualities, that distinguishes one person or thing from others; sole and personal nature: a person of marked individuality.
Antonyms for nonconformity
noun nonconformity
- conformity — If something happens in conformity with something such as a law or someone's wishes, it happens as the law says it should, or as the person wants it to.
- acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- allowance — An allowance is money that is given to someone, usually on a regular basis, in order to help them pay for the things that they need.
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
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