Word: unconformability
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
con
form
a
bil
i
ty
Definition: Lack of parallelism between one series of strata and another, especially when due to a disturbance of the position of the earlier strata before the latter were deposited.
Morphemes:
Affix: un-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: contrary to or contrasted against traditional norms; unconventional; alternative
Affix: conform
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: conformāre
Language: la
Decoded: conformare
Meaning: to mould, to shape after
Affix: -able
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Due to be.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -i-
Language: la
Decoded: -i-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Connecting vowel inserted between a stem and a suffix in compound words.
Affix: -bilis
Language: la
Decoded: -bilis
Meaning: capable or worthy of being acted upon
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ty, -dom, -hood, -ness, -ship; Used to form feminine abstract nouns indicating a state of being.