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conformity
noun con·for·mi·ty \kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē\
: behavior that is the same as the behavior of most other people in a society, group, etc.
: the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying something
plural con·for·mi·ties
Full Definition of CONFORMITY
1
: correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement <behaved in conformity with her beliefs>
2
: an act or instance of conforming
3
: action in accordance with some specified standard or authority <conformity to social custom>
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First Known Use of CONFORMITY
15th century
Related to CONFORMITY
- Synonyms
- accord, accordance, agreement, conformance, congruence, congruency, congruity, consonance, harmony, tune
- Antonyms
- conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness
CONFORMITIES Defined for Kids
conformity
noun con·for·mi·ty \kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē\
plural con·for·mi·ties
Definition of CONFORMITY for Kids
1
: agreement in form, manner, or character <The uniforms ensure conformity in dress.>
2
: action in accordance with some standard or authority <conformity to rules of etiquette>
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