the general shape or outline of an object; configuration
2.
the arrangement of the parts of an object
3.
the act or state of conforming
4. chemistry
a. another name for configuration (sense 3a)
b.
one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration
Derived forms
conformational (ˌconforˈmational)
adjective
conformation in American English
(ˌkɑnfɔrˈmeɪʃən; ˌkɑnfərˈmeɪʃən)
noun
1. Rare
a conforming or being conformed; adaptation
2.
a.
a completed or symmetrical formation and arrangement of the parts of a thing
b.
the structure or form of a thing as determined by such arrangements; specif., the shape or outline, as of an animal
Word origin
L conformatio < pp. of conformare
Examples of 'conformation' in a sentence
conformation
If people have the same general conformation, then they start off with at least one thing in common.
Various LOOKING FOR THE SPARK (2003)
When the driver pushed through the front door, Tim recognized his distinctive conformation.
Gregg Hurwitz THE KILL CLAUSE (2003)
Synonyms of 'conformation'
shape, build, form, structure
More Synonyms of conformation
(noun)
Definition
the arrangement of the parts of an object
Poor conformation means a horse is more susceptible to injury.
Synonyms
shape
the shapes of the trees against the sky
build
the smallness of his build
form
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
structure
The chemical structure of this particular molecule is very unusual.
arrangement
an imaginative flower arrangement
outline
She could see only the hazy outline of the trees.
framework
within the framework of federal regulations
anatomy
He had worked extensively on the anatomy of living animals.
configuration
The flow of water follows the configuration of the rock strata.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of anatomy
Definition
the structure of an animal or plant
He had worked extensively on the anatomy of living animals.