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unconforming

con·form
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-fawrm]
    • /kənˈfɔrm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-fawrm]
    • /kənˈfɔrm/

Definitions of unconforming word

  • verb without object unconforming to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules. 1
  • verb without object unconforming 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 unconforming to be or become similar in form, nature, or character. 1
  • verb without object unconforming to be in harmony or accord. 1
  • verb without object unconforming to comply with the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England. 1
  • verb with object unconforming to make similar in form, nature, or character. 1
See all 9 definitions of unconforming

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Origin of unconforming

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 Unconforming

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unconforming

unconforming 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unconforming usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unconforming

adjective unconforming

  • concocted — to prepare or make by combining ingredients, especially in cookery: to concoct a meal from leftovers.
Just one Synonym for unconforming

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