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Disconformity vs Nonconformity - What's the difference?

disconformity | nonconformity |

In geology terms the difference between disconformity and nonconformity

is that disconformity is a type of unconformity in which erosion or lack of deposition has occurred between two parallel sedimentary strata while nonconformity is a type of unconformity in which a non-sedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

In religion terms the difference between disconformity and nonconformity

is that disconformity is nonconformity while nonconformity is the refusal to adhere to a state religion.

disconformity

English

Noun

(disconformities)
  • (geology) A type of unconformity in which erosion or lack of deposition has occurred between two parallel sedimentary strata.
  • (religion) nonconformity

    • nonconformity

    English

    Noun

  • rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws
  • (religion) the refusal to adhere to a state religion
  • (geology) A type of unconformity in which a non-sedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

    • Related terms

    * nonconformism

    See also

    * alternativism * unconformity * disconformity