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failure vs nonconformance

nonconformance vs failure

failure and nonconformance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
failure Yes No No No
nonconformance Yes No No No
As nouns, nonconformance is a hyponym of failure; that is, nonconformance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than failure:
  • failure: an act that fails
  • nonconformance: failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
Other hyponyms of failure include failing, flunk, naught, loss, backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting, error, misplay, out, nonconformity, default, nonpayment, nonremittal.
failure (noun) nonconformance (noun)
an act that fails failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
an unexpected omission a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
lack of success
loss of ability to function normally
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
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