Entry Word: conformity

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a state of consistency <the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs>

Synonyms accord, accordance, agreement, congruity, consonance, harmony, tune

Related Words assimilation, integration; oneness, solidarity, togetherness; affinity, empathy, sympathy

Near Antonyms discrepancy, disparity, dissimilarity

Antonyms conflict, disagreement

2 a bending to the authority or control of another <a rebellious artist who has never shown any interest in conformity to social custom> — see obedience 1