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- [kuh n-fawrm]
- /kənˈfɔrm/
- /kənˈfɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-fawrm]
- /kənˈfɔrm/
Definitions of conforming word
- verb without object conforming to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules. 1
- verb without object conforming to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group: One has to conform in order to succeed in this company. 1
- verb without object conforming to be or become similar in form, nature, or character. 1
- verb without object conforming to be in harmony or accord. 1
- verb without object conforming to comply with the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England. 1
- verb with object conforming to make similar in form, nature, or character. 1
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Origin of conforming
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English confo(u)rmen < Anglo-French, Middle French conformer < Latin confōrmāre to shape. See con-, form
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Parts of speech for Conforming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conforming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conforming
adj conforming
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
adjective conforming
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
noun conforming
- congruency — congruence.
- old school — advocates or supporters of established custom or of conservatism: a military man of the old school.
- congruous — corresponding or agreeing
- passivity — Also, passiveness [pas-iv-nis] /ˈpæs ɪv nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being passive.
- old-school — advocates or supporters of established custom or of conservatism: a military man of the old school.
Antonyms for conforming
adjective conforming
- noncompliant — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
noun conforming
- merry-go-round — Also called carousel, carrousel. (in amusement parks, carnivals, etc.) a revolving, circular platform with wooden horses or other animals, benches, etc., on which people may sit or ride, usually to the accompaniment of mechanical or recorded music.
- field day — a day devoted to outdoor sports or athletic contests, as at a school.
- fun and games — frivolously diverting activity.
- divertissement — a diversion or entertainment.
- diversion — the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort.
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