conformation

noun

ˌkän-(ˌ)fȯr-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce conformation (audio)
Definition of conformationnext
1
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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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of conformation In parallel to its geographic spread, the jeweler is refining its product pillars, with Nodale describing it as a three-pronged conformation. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for conformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
  1. shape
  2. formation
  3. adjustment
  4. form
  5. layout
  6. adaptation
  7. format
  8. adaption
Noun
  • The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Part of its purpose, from the beginning, was not only to deliver new facts but to interpret ragged events for a nervous audience of relatively prosperous, largely white viewers who shared Wallace’s concern about the shape and tenor of the future.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • The program also aims to make the systems easier for soldiers to operate, potentially allowing units outside traditional air defence formations to employ laser weapons against incoming drones.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These changes would reduce costs, free up management bandwidth and improve IPO formation incentives.
    — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Ongoing care may be as simple as assessing how the patient is responding to their dosage and whether an adjustment is appropriate.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The lawmakers pointed to signal adjustments made to comply with federal rules protecting the Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph may be considered the earliest commercial form of long-distance electronic communication.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • So far, anti-AI legislation has taken the form of blocking subsidies for AI data centers.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of form
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  • According to the layout document, Russian delegates were seated between attendees from South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • To accommodate the growth, the fair will also revise its layout.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of layout
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  • But this year, literary adaptations of classics are once again having a moment as audiences embrace fresh takes on familiar stories.
    — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sean Lavery, who was a writer on comedies Cougar Town and Crossing Swords, has been set to pen the adaptation, which is being developed as a feature.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptation
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  • Netflix remains profitable, with more than 325 million subscribers, but investors are wary as its shares fall and expansion into games and other formats delivers mixed results.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Injectable medications have been a major part of the market, while oral formulations are adding another format to the category.
    — Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of format
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  • Pugh stars as the infamous Cathy Ames in the upcoming Netflix adaption of East of Eden.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster 2023 film adaption of the book, does much the same.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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