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

The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of shape

Noun

Beligrinis knows that eventually the restaurant may have to make a more substantial adjustment.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The National Golf Foundation said in May that the number of female on-course golfers rose 45 percent form 2020 to 2025.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
For the two-part exposé, written in diary form, Steinem assumed a fake identity and accepted a job for several weeks as a bunny.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of form

Noun

The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Once the design of the new layout is complete, a spokesperson for the transportation department said, crews will begin taking out the current striping before laying out the new lane configurations.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of layout

Noun

The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Add the upcoming Neuromancer series to that list, an adaption of William Gibson’s hugely influential 1984 cyberpunk novel of the same name.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

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