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Definition of nonconform

nonconform

/ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrm/
non · con · form
Adjective:nonconformist
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Past Simple:nonconformed
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Past Participle:nonconformed
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Present Participle:nonconforming
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• verb

1

To fail or refuse to act in accordance with established customs, prevailing attitudes, or official rules.

Example

"Young artists often feel a strong impulse to nonconform when faced with rigid academic traditions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'nonconformist' and 'nonconformity' are standard in everyday English, the back-formed verb 'nonconform' is relatively rare in modern prose, where speakers typically prefer 'refuse to conform' or 'dissent'.

• Rhymes for nonconform

• Nearby Words

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nonconfidence
nonconflicting
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nonconformer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonconform. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonconform
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