noun
unconformity
Unconformity (noun) means the state of not matching an accepted standard or pattern.
noun
1
The state of not matching an accepted standard or pattern.
2
(geology) A break in layers of rock where erosion removed material faster than new layers could form.
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Etymology
Formed from un- and conformity.
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What is the meaning of unconformity?
"unconformity" (noun) means the state of not matching an accepted standard or pattern.
What is the opposite of unconformity?
The opposite of "unconformity" is conformity.
What are the different meanings of unconformity?
"unconformity" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state of not matching an accepted standard or pattern; 2. (geology) A break in layers of rock where erosion removed material faster than new layers could form.
