🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

गैर-अनुरूपता

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gair-anuroopta

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nonconformity/ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसकी गैर-अनुरूपता अक्सर ध्यान आकर्षित करती है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The refusal to conform to established customs, attitudes, or norms.

    "Her nonconformity in fashion choices often drew attention."
  2. 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' derived from the Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to shape or form together'. It evolved in the English language during the 17th century, primarily in religious contexts, to describe individuals or groups that do not conform to established norms or practices.

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