conformation

/,kɔnfɔ:'meiʃn/
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conformation

The judge examines the horse's conformation at the county fair.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The shape or structure of something, especially its outline: "Conformation" refers to the particular arrangement or form of an object, often describing its external appearance or spatial attributes.
    • The act of conforming or adapting to rules, standards, or conditions: "Conformation" can also mean the action of complying with or fitting into accepted practices or requirements.
Examples
  • Noun (Shape/Structure):
    • The unique conformation of the molecule determines its chemical properties.
    • Geologists study the conformation of the rock layers.
  • Noun (Act of Conforming):
    • The document's conformation to legal standards was verified by a lawyer.
    • Their policies require strict conformation to safety protocols.
Advanced Usage
  • "In conformation with": in agreement or compliance with a standard or rule.
    • The building was constructed in conformation with the new city codes.
  • Used in specialized fields like biology, chemistry, and geology to describe the specific three-dimensional arrangement or shape of an object (e.g., protein conformation, molecular conformation).
Variants and Related Words
  • Conform (verb): to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to social expectations.
    • Students must conform to the school's dress code.
  • Conformity (noun): compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior that is the same as the behavior of most other people in a society or group.
    • The product is in conformity with international safety regulations.
Synonyms
  • Shape: the external form or appearance of someone or something.
  • Structure: the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
  • Compliance: the action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
  • Adaptation: the process of changing to fit some purpose or situation.
Related Phrases
  • Conform to: to obey a rule, law, or standard.
    • All equipment must conform to industry standards.
conformation

The judge examines the horse's conformation at the county fair.

Noun
  1. acting according to certain accepted standards
    • their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
  2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
    • he could barely make out their shapes
  3. a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

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