1. Plural of nonconformity; instances of failure or refusal to conform to established rules, standards, or expectations.
Usage: Most common sense; refers to multiple acts or states of not conforming
2. In geology and stratigraphy, surfaces or gaps in rock layers where younger rocks rest on older rocks with erosion or non-deposition in between.
Usage: technical; geology
3. Plural of nonconformity; instances of disagreement with or rejection of established religious doctrines or practices.
Usage: historical; religious context

Examples

• The school's strict dress code was designed to eliminate nonconformities among students.
• Several nonconformities were discovered in the building's electrical system during inspection.
• The geologist identified multiple nonconformities in the rock strata that indicated significant erosion.
• His artistic nonconformities challenged the traditional standards of the academy.
• The report listed numerous nonconformities with safety regulations.
• Religious nonconformities in the 17th century often led to persecution.
• Quality control found three nonconformities in the manufacturing batch.