Definition of Nonconformance

1. Noun. A lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs.

Exact synonyms: Nonconformism, Nonconformity
Generic synonyms: Heresy, Heterodoxy, Unorthodoxy
Antonyms: Conformism, Conformity
Derivative terms: Nonconformist

2. Noun. Failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior.
Exact synonyms: Nonconformity
Generic synonyms: Failure
Specialized synonyms: Nonobservance
Antonyms: Conformity

Definition of Nonconformance

1. Noun. Failure to conform. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nonconformance

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonconformance

nonconfident
nonconfidential
nonconfigurable
nonconfined
nonconfinement
nonconfining
nonconfirmatory
nonconfirmed
nonconflicted
nonconflicting
nonconfluence
nonconfluent
nonconform
nonconformal
nonconformally
nonconformance (current term)
nonconformances
nonconformed
nonconformer
nonconformers
nonconforming
nonconformism
nonconformisms
nonconformist
nonconformist register
nonconformist registers
nonconformists
nonconformities
nonconformity
nonconforms

Literary usage of Nonconformance

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In-Plant Quality Evaluation (IQUE) (1993)
"Government acceptance should normally be suspended at the point of the nonconformance or failure. (9) Mandatory inspections and tests, ..."

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