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con·form·i·ty
\kənˈfȯ(r)məd.ē, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English conformyte, from Middle French conformite, from Late Latin conformitat-, conformitas, from conformis conformable + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at conform
1.
a. : correspondence in form, manner, or character : a point of resemblance (as of tastes) — usually used with to
b. : harmony, agreement, congruity — usually used with with
< his behavior was in conformity with his ideals >
2. : the action or an act of conforming to something established (as law or fashion) : compliance, acquiescence
3.
a. : religious or ecclesiastical compliance; especially : compliance with usages of the Church of England
b. : action in accordance with some specified standard or authority : obedience, submission — used with to
< conformity to duty >
4. : uninterrupted depositional sequence (as of beds or strata of rock) — compare unconformity |