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con·for·ma·tion
 conformation
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
structure or configuration; form.
the conformation of an ideal racehorse- synonyms:
- configuration, form, structure
- similar words:
- composition, lay, make, shape
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| definition 2: |
symmetrical structure or arrangement of parts.
- synonyms:
- configuration, symmetry
- similar words:
- arrangement, form, shape, structure
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| definition 3: |
the act of conforming; correspondence; accordance.
- synonyms:
- accordance, conformity, correspondence
- similar words:
- accommodation, adaptation, adjustment, agreement, assimilation, compliance, concordance, concurrence, consonance, coordination, reconciliation
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| definition 4: |
the condition of being conformed.
- synonyms:
- accordance, compliance, conformity, correspondence
- similar words:
- accord, agreement, concordance, concurrence, consonance, reconciliation
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| related words: |
conformity, construction |
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| derivations: |
conformational (adj.), conformationally (adv.) |
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