non-conforming

non--con·form

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-fawrm]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈfɔrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-fawrm]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈfɔrm/

Definitions of non-conforming word

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

See all 8 definitions of non-conforming

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Origin of non-conforming

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 Non-conforming

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-conforming

non-conforming 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 about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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