Conformities

/kənˈfɔːrmɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of conformity; instances of compliance with rules, standards, or patterns; agreement or harmony between things.

Etymology

From conformity + -ies suffix. Conformity comes from Latin conformitas, and the plural naturally developed for discussing multiple instances or types.

Kelly Says

In geology, 'conformities' refer to rock layers that stack neatly one on top of another without gaps—contrasting with 'unconformities' where there's a break, telling geologists about Earth's violent past.

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