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noncon.


Meanings
  • adjective

    A state or situation in which something does not conform to a normal or expected standard.

    - "The product did not meet the nonconforming specifications."
    - "The employee's behavior was a nonconformity to company policy."
  • noun

    A person who does not conform to social norms or expectations.

    - "She was a nonconformist who refused to follow the crowd."
    - "He was known for his nonconformist views on politics."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with noncon.
conform , deform , reform
Variants
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noncom , noncoms
Etymology
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From the Latin 'non' meaning 'not' and 'conformare' meaning 'to form together'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'nonconformist' was first used in the 16th century to describe Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England.

  2. In mathematics, a nonconformal mapping is a map that does not preserve angles or areas.


Related Concepts
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  1. conformity: The act of adhering to a set of shared beliefs, values, or behaviors.

  2. deviance: Behavior that departs from the norm or expected behavior.


Culture
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In literature, 'nonconformist' is often used to describe characters who challenge societal norms and expectations. In art, nonconformist artists often push boundaries and experiment with new forms and styles.

How to Memorize "noncon."

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a square that does not fit perfectly into a circle. This can help you remember that nonconforming means not fitting the norm.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nonconforming' with the image of a rebel or someone who goes against the flow.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'NON' to remember that nonconforming means 'not on normal'.


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