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conforming
con·form C0563600 (kən-fôrm′)v. con·formed, con·form·ing, con·forms v.intr.1. a. To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications: a computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims; students learning to conform to school safety rules. See Synonyms at correspond.b. To act, often unquestioningly, in accordance with traditional customs or prevailing standards: "Our table manners ... change from time to time, but the changes are not reasoned out; we merely notice and conform" (Mark Twain).2. To be similar in form or pattern: a windy road that conforms to the coastline; a shirt that conforms to different body shapes.v.tr. To bring into accord or agreement; cause to correspond or comply: "a woman who has conformed herself to the male-designed image of virtuous widowhood so that she can live in peace" (Jennifer Panek). See Synonyms at adapt.
[Middle English conformen, from Old French conformer, from Latin cōnfōrmāre, to shape after : com-, com- + fōrmāre, to shape (from fōrma, shape).]
con·form′er n.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | conforming - adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)conformistfaith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"orthodox - adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world" |
IdiomsSeeconformconforming
Related to conforming: nonconforming, Conforming loanSynonyms for conformingadj adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)SynonymsRelated Words- faith
- religion
- religious belief
- orthodox
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