Associations to the word «Nonconformity»

Wiktionary

NONCONFORMITY, noun. Rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws
NONCONFORMITY, noun. (religion) the refusal to adhere to a state religion
NONCONFORMITY, noun. (geology) A type of unconformity in which a non-sedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

Dictionary definition

NONCONFORMITY, noun. Lack of harmony or correspondence.
NONCONFORMITY, noun. A lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs.
NONCONFORMITY, noun. Unorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values.
NONCONFORMITY, noun. Failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior.

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson