nonconforming

Thân thiện

A student wears a nonconforming outfit to the school dance.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not conforming to established customs, rules, or doctrines: Describes a person, group, or behavior that does not follow or agree with the accepted standards, norms, or beliefs of a society, organization, or system, especially in religion.

Usage

The adjective "nonconforming" is used to describe a subject that actively or passively deviates from what is conventional or required. It often carries a neutral or descriptive tone but can imply dissent or independence. * It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., a nonconforming member) or used after a linking verb like "be" or "seem." * It is commonly used in formal, academic, or sociological contexts to discuss religious, social, or institutional dissent.

Examples

• The nonconforming religious sect established its own community outside the city.
• Her nonconforming views on education made her a controversial figure on the school board.
• The architect's design was rejected for being nonconforming with the neighborhood's historical guidelines.
• He was known for his nonconforming attitude towards corporate dress codes.

Advanced Usage

• Nonconforming use: A legal term in zoning law for a property use that was lawful when established but no longer conforms to newly enacted zoning regulations.
  • The old factory in the residential district is allowed to operate as a nonconforming use.
• Nonconforming loan: A financial term for a mortgage loan that does not meet the purchase guidelines set by government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
  • Because of his irregular income, he had to apply for a nonconforming loan.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonconformist (noun): A person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
  • The artist was a lifelong nonconformist.
• Nonconformity (noun): The act or state of not conforming; failure or refusal to conform.
  • His nonconformity to the rules resulted in a penalty.

Synonyms

• Dissenting
• Unorthodox
• Heterodox
• Maverick
• Noncompliant

Antonyms

• Conforming
• Orthodox
• Conventional
• Compliant

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nonconformist