English Explanatory Dictionary

unconformity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lack of conformity.
  2. A gap in the stratigraphic record at a site, resulting from erosion having outpaced deposition over the interval in question.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unconformity.wav

Word forms

unconformity unconformities

Etymology

From un- + conformity.

Synonyms

discompliance disconformity enormity inconformity noncompliance nonconformance nonconformity transgression uncompliance unconformity unconventionality violation

Antonyms

conformity

Related words

disconformity nonconformity nonconform

Derived words

angular unconformity
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