CONFORMATION Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

conformation

noun

ˌkän-(ˌ)fȯr-ˈmā-shən

as in shape

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan

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Relevance

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as in formation

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the regular conformation of particles in a crystal

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as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation the conformation of their lives to the changing social order

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maladaptation

Examples of conformation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another set of antibodies that uses conformation locking is the camelid nanobodies described in 2021. —

William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 Lo Presti says this design has several strengths, including the conformation of the sensor to the user’s body. —

IEEE Spectrum, 16 Nov. 2020 Infection is prevented if the receptor-binding domain is locked in the down conformation. —

William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 During the largest dog show in North America, canines will compete in tests of agility, obedience, dock diving, conformation and more. —

Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Nov. 2021 See all Example Sentences for conformation

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