hyper-conformity

hy·per-con·form·i·ty

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Definitions of hyper-conformity word

noun plural hyper-conformity action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc. 2
noun plural hyper-conformity correspondence in form, nature, or character; agreement, congruity, or accordance. 2
noun plural hyper-conformity compliance or acquiescence; obedience. 2
noun plural hyper-conformity (often initial capital letter) compliance with the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England. 1
noun plural hyper-conformity Geology. the relationship between adjacent conformable strata. Compare unconformity (def 2a). 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English conformite < Middle French < Late Latin confōrmitās. See conform, -ity

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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