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- [uhn-kuh n-fawr-mi-tee]
- /ˌʌn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti/
- /ˌʌn·kənˈfɔr·mɪ·t̬i/
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- [uhn-kuh n-fawr-mi-tee]
- /ˌʌn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti/
Definitions of unconformity word
- noun plural unconformity lack of conformity; incongruity; inconsistency. 1
- noun plural unconformity Geology. a discontinuity in rock sequence indicating interruption of sedimentation, commonly accompanied by erosion of rocks below the break. the interface between such strata. 1
- noun unconformity lack of conformity 0
- noun unconformity the contact surface between younger and older rocks representing a discontinuity in the geological record. Most commonly it represents an erosional surface 0
- noun unconformity a lack of conformity; inconsistency; incongruity 0
- noun unconformity a break in the continuity of rock strata in contact, separating younger from older rocks and usually resulting from erosion of the surface of the older bed before the younger bed was laid down 0
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Origin of unconformity
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; un-1 + conformity
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Parts of speech for Unconformity
noun
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unconformity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unconformity
noun unconformity
- anomaly — If something is an anomaly, it is different from what is usual or expected.
- deflection — The deflection of something means making it change direction.
- difference — the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
- discongruity — incongruity.
- irregularity — the quality or state of being irregular.
Antonyms for unconformity
noun unconformity
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
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