nonconformingly
|non-con-form-ing-ly|
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/ˌnɑn.kənˈfɔrmɪŋli/
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/ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪŋli/
(nonconform)
not following the norm
Etymology
'nonconformingly' is built from the negative prefix 'non-' plus 'conform' (from Late Latin 'conformare'), where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'formare' meant 'to form or shape'.
'Conform' came into English via Old French and Middle English from Latin 'conformare'; the adjective 'conforming' developed from the verb, and the adverbial suffix '-ly' and negative prefix 'non-' combined to form 'nonconformingly'.
Initially related to 'forming together' or 'being similar', the root evolved to mean 'to comply or be in agreement with a standard'; the prefix 'non-' later reversed the sense to indicate 'not complying', yielding the current meaning 'in a manner of not conforming'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a related noun form: 'nonconformity' — the state or quality of not conforming.
His nonconformity made him stand out in a conservative town.
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Verb 1
base form: 'nonconform' — to fail or refuse to conform to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
Many artists nonconform to mainstream trends in order to explore new styles.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that does not conform to accepted standards, customs, or expectations; unconventionally.
She dressed nonconformingly to challenge the school's strict uniform policy.
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