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unconformably

[/ˌʌnkənˈfɔːrməbli/]
adverb
inconformemente
1. In a manner that does not conform; in disagreement with established standards, rules, or expectations
The new policy was implemented unconformably to the original agreement.
A nova política foi implementada inconformemente ao acordo original.
2. (Geology) In a way that relates to or exhibits unconformity; with rock layers that do not align or follow the expected stratigraphic sequence
The sedimentary layers were deposited unconformably over the eroded basement rocks.
As camadas sedimentares foram depositadas inconformemente sobre as rochas de base erodidas.
Synonyms
nonconforminglydiscordantlyirregularly
Antonyms
conformablyconsistentlyregularly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inconformemente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
inconformemente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Technical/Geological
discordantemente
Used in geological contexts in both variants

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of line
not in keeping with
at odds with
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