Nonconformity

Word NONCONFORMITY
Character 13
Hyphenation non con form i ty
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Nonconformity"

What do we mean by nonconformity?

Refusal or failure to conform to accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws. noun

An instance of this. noun

Refusal to accept or conform to the doctrines, usage, or polity of the Church of England. noun

An unconformity in which the underlying strata are composed of igneous or metamorphic rock and the overlying strata are composed of sedimentary rock. noun

Neglect or failure to conform, especially to some ecclesiastical law or requirement. noun

Specifically, in eccles. usage: noun

The refusal to conform to the rites, tenets, or polity of an established or state church, and especially of the Church of England. noun

The doctrines or usages of those English Protestants who do not conform to or unite with the Church of England. noun

Neglect or failure of conformity; especially, in England, the neglect or refusal to unite with the established church in its rites and modes of worship. noun

Rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws noun

The refusal to adhere to a state religion noun

A type of unconformity in which a non-sedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers. noun

Lack of harmony or correspondence noun

A lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs noun

Unorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values noun

Failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior noun

Rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws.

The refusal to adhere to a state religion.

A type of unconformity in which a non-sedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

Refusal to conform to an established creed, rule, or practice. Urban Dictionary

Neurotypical nonconformity is social behavior that does not match the norms typically expected in neurotypical communities. The term is usually used by non-autistic people who show some or many of the traits of, and prefer to socialise with, autistic or other neurodivergent people. Urban Dictionary

Not adhering to traditional or cultural expectations of their age. An adult who is age-nonconforming may enjoy children's media, dolls, or participating in childish activities. A child who is age-nonconforming may like more mature media or dislike children's media or participate in mature activities. Age-nonconforming may also take the formal of childish or mature attire. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nonconformity

The word "nonconformity" in example sentences

We are truly experiencing a difficult period, but what you refer to as nonconformity affects only a portion of the people who are discontented. ❋ Unknown (1994)

The pride he talks about swallowing appears to be a common atheist pride in nonconformity, which doesn't go well with an activist movement of any sort. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Comprehending queer codes, exulting in nonconformity, expressing gender deviance, confronting assimilation, having to "pass": write about the theory of your life. ❋ Desayunoencama (2006)

*** I do not think my attachment to nonconformity is likely to be at all shaken by my present circumstances; on the contrary, I long to attend "among my own people," and to worship in the simplicity of the gospel. ❋ Unknown (1832)

A nonconformity is a boundary where stratified (layered) rock rests upon un-stratified igneous or metamorphic rock. ❋ Rcooperfreeport (2010)

Before Peaches became an icon of sexual rebellion and musical nonconformity - in other words, before she was Peaches - the Toronto-born musician was Merrill Beth Nisker, a Jewish day care teacher who created a popular program for kids based on music. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Beats were the ones who really championed the idea of nonconformity; they never met an outsider they didn't love. ❋ Unknown (2008)

However, these issues didn't reach the level of "nonconformity" and therefore didn't stop the rig's recertification. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Yes, every watt you soak up in your puerile demonstrations of "nonconformity" does so much to advance America's greatness. ❋ Zombiehunter (2010)

It took jurors one hour to rule the steering problem was a "nonconformity" and order the company to pay damages. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Instead, he says, the agency should file an official "report of nonconformity," which would be accompanied by a detailed analysis of the problem and recommendations to prevent similar cases in the future. ❋ Yuka Hayashi (2011)

If you were pressed to affix a label to him, you could do worse than call him a "conservative," but then the label wouldn't be all that helpful since Brooks embodies that venerable American tradition of independent thinking and nonconformity. ❋ Andrew Taggart (2011)

She has an innate understanding of how these exiles have found spiritual expression in dance and theatricality, and have come to see their diversity and nonconformity as a sign of spiritual favor, not rejection. ❋ Unknown (2011)

If you treasure nonconformity, this film is just for you. ❋ George Heymont (2011)

The Tudors had built churches aplenty, so much so that a century later the Church of England needed no more capacity, and was anyway under assault from rising nonconformity. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Rampant nonconformity, dogs & cats sleeping together and the end of Western civilization! ❋ Unknown (2010)

And I fell in love — with punk, with the ideas behind it, with the notion of nonconformity and the fact that there was a totally “wrong” way to do things that nonetheless worked somehow. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Within this tale we find themes of nihilism and existentialism, materialism, and fear of nonconformity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My [parents] believe in nonconformity; my [brothers] and I have no [curfew]. ❋ Morgan Tierney (2006)

Sam isn't [autistic] but is [neurotypical nonconforming] and prefers [to hang] out with autistic people. ❋ Socialistpoet (2022)

I may [be an] [adult] but I like kids' shows and acting childishly. I am [age-nonconforming]. ❋ Shugunou (2023)

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