nonconform

1 of 2

verb

nonconformed; nonconforming; nonconforms

intransitive verb

: to fail to conform
nonconformer noun

nonconformer

2 of 2

noun

non·​conformer
"+
: one that does not conform
a natural-born nonconformerNewsweek

Word History

Etymology

Verb

back-formation from nonconformist

Noun

non- entry 1 + conformer

First Known Use

Verb

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonconform was in 1681

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“Nonconform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonconform. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

nonconform

verb
: to fail to conform
nonconformer noun
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