CONFORMATION Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

conformation

noun

ˌkän-(ˌ)fȯr-ˈmā-shən

Definition of conformation

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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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

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Recent Examples of conformation Welsh Corgis are prone to arthritis based on their conformation. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026 The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 In proteins, one substitution may alter conformation or stability, thereby modifying the impact of a second variant. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 This takes pride of place between the ground and first floors, while a chandelier by Italian glass specialist Venini nods to the stone’s octahedral crystal conformation. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conformation

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Noun

Additionally, the 100-percent cotton fabric is soft, comfortable, and durable, which means the pants won’t stretch out or lose their shape.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
The slim shape gives off cool-girl energy, while the tortoiseshell finish keeps them feeling classic.

— Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of shape

Noun

Military planners increasingly view active counter-drone systems as essential for protecting armored formations near the front lines.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
In school, students are placed in close, sustained proximity with peers for years, and the conditions for friendship formation are essentially engineered.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of formation

Noun

Schulte said the district plans to visit with all affected school communities to talk about what the boundary adjustments mean after they are approved by the board.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
All adjustments were approved by the NFHS rules review committee and NFHS board of directors for the 2027 track and field season.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Extreme corsetry, volumes, and silhouettes morphed women’s bodies into unnatural forms, some hyper-perfect, others creature-like.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of form

Noun

Buyers will be able to tailor the interior with exclusive leather, Alcantara, and a choice of Comfort or Racing seats, both featuring six vertical grooves as a subtle nod to the six-speed layout.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Likewise, the layout of the rooms could change and because the AI would generate the video separately from the audio, the lips would need to be manually matched, frame by frame, to the pre-recorded voice tracks.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of layout

Noun

The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 July 2026
Molière’s irresistible comedy of trickery and mayhem is a dazzling new adaptation by Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell — reimagined for today’s audiences with fresh American flair and nonstop physical comedy, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

Across formats including mat, reformer and hybrid, the benefits include improved posture and pain relief.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Instead of chasing ultra-light minimalism, it is built around a thicker, more heavy-duty format, combined with a bold futuristic design language.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Definition of format

Noun

For elite athletes to perform at their peak at high altitude, a period of adaption is required to reduce fatigue caused by lower atmospheric pressure and reduced oxygen availability, experts say.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
This essay is an adaption of an earlier version that appeared in the New Yorker.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of adaption

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