unconformity

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ conformity.

Noun

unconformity (countable and uncountable, plural unconformities)

1. (nonstandard) A lack of conformity.
2. (geology) A gap in the stratigraphic record at a site, resulting from erosion having outpaced deposition over the interval in question.

Synonyms

• (lack of conformity): See also Thesaurus:nonuniformity

Derived terms

• angular unconformity

 

Related terms

• disconformity
• nonconformity