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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNonconformity
/ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The refusal to conform to established customs, attitudes, or norms.
"Her nonconformity in fashion choices often drew attention." - 2
A term used in a religious context to refer to those who do not conform to the established church.
"The nonconformity of the dissenters led to the formation of new religious movements."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nonconformity' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'conformity' from the Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to form together'. It evolved in the 16th century to describe individuals or groups that do not conform to established norms or practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nonconformity" is said worldwide
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non-conformité
Transliteration: non-conformité
"Sa non-conformité attire souvent l'attention."
Nonkonformität
Transliteration: Nonkonformität
"Seine Nonkonformität in der Mode zieht oft Aufmerksamkeit auf sich."
nonconformità
Transliteration: nonconformità
"La sua nonconformità attira spesso l'attenzione."
no conformidad
Transliteration: no conformidad
"Su no conformidad en las elecciones de moda a menudo llama la atención."
não conformidade
Transliteration: não conformidade
"A sua não conformidade em escolhas de moda frequentemente chama a atenção."
गैर-अनुरूपता
Transliteration: gair-anuroopta
"उसकी गैर-अनुरूपता अक्सर ध्यान आकर्षित करती है।"
不从众
Transliteration: bù cóng zhòng
"她的不从众常常引起注意。"
비순응
Transliteration: bi-sun-eung
"그녀의 비순응은 종종 주목을 받습니다."
非適合
Transliteration: hi-teki-gō
"彼女の非適合はしばしば注目を集めます。"
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