noun
- Plural of inconformity; instances of lack of conformity or agreement; failures to comply with standards, rules, or expectations.
- In geology, plural of inconformity; a type of unconformity where rock strata are not parallel, indicating erosion or tilting between deposition periods.
Usage: General usage; common in formal and technical contexts
Usage: technical; geology
Examples
- The auditor identified several inconformities between the company's practices and industry standards.
- Multiple inconformities in the building code compliance report required immediate correction.
- Geological surveys revealed inconformities in the rock layers, suggesting significant tectonic activity.
- The inconformities in their testimony made the witness's credibility questionable.
- Environmental regulations aim to eliminate inconformities in waste management procedures across facilities.
- The stratigraphic column displayed clear inconformities marking periods of erosion and non-deposition.