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nonconformity

non·con·form·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [non-kuh n-fawr-mi-tee]
    • /ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti/
    • /ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.
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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Synonyms 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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