Disconformable

/ˌdɪskənˈfɔːməbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being out of conformity or not matching up properly; showing lack of agreement or compliance.

Etymology

From disconform + -able (capable of), tracing back through French to Latin. The -able suffix transforms the verb into an adjective describing potential or capability.

Kelly Says

This is a geological and architectural term describing surfaces or structures that don't align properly—when rock layers don't match up due to erosion, geologists call it a disconformable boundary.

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