nonconforming

Meanings

• adjective

  Not adhering to a norm, rule, or standard.

  - "The student's behavior was nonconforming to the school's rules."
  - "The new employee's nonconforming ideas were met with resistance."
  - "The nonconforming paint color did not match the others in the room."

• adjective

  Refusing to comply with others' expectations or demands.

  - "The artist's nonconforming nature led her to create unconventional works."
  - "The nonconforming employee quit the job rather than follow management's orders."
  - "The nonconforming teenager refused to wear a school uniform."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nonconforming
conforming , forming , transforming

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Variants

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nonconforming , nonconform , nonconformed , nonconformer , nonconformers , nonconforms , gender nonconforming , gender nonconformity , gender-nonconforming

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'non' meaning 'not' and 'conformare' meaning 'to form or shape according to a model'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonconformist' was originally used to describe Protestant religious groups that did not conform to the Church of England.

2. Nonconformity is often associated with artistic and intellectual movements, such as Romanticism, Surrealism, and the Beat Generation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebellion: The act of resisting or refusing to obey authority, often in a large group.

2. Individualism: A political and social doctrine emphasizing the moral worth and dignity of the individual.

3. Creativity: The ability to generate new ideas, concepts, or solutions.

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Culture

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Nonconformity has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music throughout history, representing individuality, rebellion, and creativity.

How to Memorize "nonconforming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object that does not fit in or goes against the norm.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word 'nonconforming' with 'individuality' or 'rebellion'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'NON' for 'Not Ordinary, Nonconforming'.

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