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conformation

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Synonyms and Antonyms of conformation

1 the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance

an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan

Synonyms of conformation

cast, configuration, fashion, figure, form, geometry, shape

Words Related to conformation

contour, outline, profile, silhouette

frame, framework, shell, skeleton

arrangement, design, format, layout, makeup, organization, pattern, plan, setup

Near Antonyms of conformation

composition, material, matter, raw material, stuff, substance

2 the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the regular conformation of particles in a crystal

Synonyms of conformation

arrangement, configuration, format, formation, layout, setout, setup

Words Related to conformation

design, plan, scheme

composition, constitution, getup, makeup

build, construction, structure

3 the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation

the conformation of their lives to the changing social order

Synonyms of conformation

acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, adjustment

Words Related to conformation

readaptation, readjustment

attunement, correction, harmonization

alteration, conversion, makeover, modification, refit, revision, transformation

Near Antonyms of conformation

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