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- [kon-fawr-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌkɒn.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-fawr-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of conformation word
- noun conformation the general shape or outline of an object; configuration 3
- noun conformation the arrangement of the parts of an object 3
- noun conformation the act or state of conforming 3
- noun conformation one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration 3
- noun conformation a conforming or being conformed; adaptation 3
- noun conformation a completed or symmetrical formation and arrangement of the parts of a thing 3
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Origin of conformation
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin confōrmātiōn- (stem of confōrmātiō), equivalent to confōrmāt(us) past participle of confōrmāre to shape (con- con- + fōrm(a) form + -āt(us) -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Conformation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conformation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
conformation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conformation
noun conformation
- symmetry — the correspondence in size, form, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; regularity of form or arrangement in terms of like, reciprocal, or corresponding parts.
- figure — a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
- cast — The cast of a play or film is all the people who act in it.
- frame — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
- arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
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