conforming

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Thân thiện

A student is conforming to the school dress code by wearing a uniform.

Definition

Adjective:
- Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion): Describes a person, group, or behavior that follows accepted rules, standards, or beliefs, particularly in a religious context.
- Complying with rules or standards: More broadly, it describes something that is in agreement with or meets a set of specifications, norms, or expectations.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- She was raised in a strictly conforming household that observed all the traditional rituals.
- The product is conforming to the latest international safety standards.
- His views were not conforming to the party's official doctrine.

Advanced Usage

"Conforming to/with": This is the standard prepositional phrase used to indicate what rules or standards are being followed.
- The building's design is conforming with local zoning laws.
- Their practices are conforming to ancient traditions.

Variants and Related Words

Conform (verb): To comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to social norms.
- Employees must conform to the company's dress code.
Conformity (noun): Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
- The school demanded strict conformity to its rules.
Conformist (noun/adjective): (A person) who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.
- He was a conformist who never questioned authority.

Synonyms

Compliant: Inclined to agree with or obey rules.
Orthodox: Conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true.
Conventional: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.