nonconformity
ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːrmɪti
nonconformities
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Definition of nonconformity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
beliefsunorthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
  • Her nonconformity challenged traditional views.
dissent heterodoxy
2.
noncompliancefailure or refusal to conform to accepted norms or rules
  • His nonconformity with office dress code caused a stir..
dissent insubordination rebellion
3.
geologyTECH.geological formation with non-sedimentary rock intrusionTECH.
  • The nonconformity was evident in the rock layers.
discordance discrepancy
4.
religionDatedUKrefusal to follow a state religion's practicesDatedUK
  • His nonconformity led to his expulsion from the church.
disobedience dissent noncompliance
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Origin of nonconformity

Latin, non (not) + conformare (to form)

Terms with nonconformity included in their meaning

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nonconformity
not following rules or standards
symbolism
symbol of rebellion or nonconformity
nonconformity
in opposition to popular opinion or behavior
nonconformity
act in a way different from most people
social nonconformity
behavior that differs from accepted standards
nonconformity
refuse to conform to established beliefs or practices
abandon nonconformity
abandon established ways and stop conforming
nonconformity
someone who thinks outside traditional patterns

Examples of nonconformity in a sentence

  • Nonconformity was at the heart of the movement.
  • Her nonconformity to societal expectations was evident.
  • The artist's nonconformity was reflected in his unique style.
  • Geologists discovered a nonconformity in the cliff face.
  • The site showed a clear nonconformity beneath the sediment.
  • Nonconformity was a hallmark of the new religious movement.

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  1. French:anticonformisme, discordance, ...
  2. German:Nonkonformität, Nichtkonformität, ...
  3. Italian:non conformità, inconformità, ...
  4. Spanish:inconformidad, discordancia, ...
  5. Portuguese:inconformismo, desconformidade, ...
  6. Chinese:非正统思想, 不服从, ...
  7. Japanese:非協調, 非順応, ...
  8. Arabic:لَاأُرْثُوذُوكْسِيَّة, عَدَمُ الاِمْتِثَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִי־קוֹנְפוֹרְמִיּוּת, אִי הִתְאָמָה, ...
  10. Russian:нонконформизм, несоответствие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нонконформізм, неконформність, ...
  12. Hindi:अपरंपरागतता, गैर-अनुपालन, ...

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