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      nonconforming
      adjective
      not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion
      Roots
      nonnon- · Latin · notcomcon- · Latin · together, withformaform- · Latin · shape, formung-ing · Old English · forming present participle
      Synonyms for nonconforming
      dissentientadjnoncompliantadjrecusantn
      Words related to nonconforming
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      The word nonconforming breaks down into 4 roots of Latin and Old English origin: non-, from Latin non (“not”); con-, from Latin com (“together, with”); form, from Latin forma (“shape, form”); and -ing, from Old English ung (“forming present participle”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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