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conformism
Variant of conform
conform
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con·form (kən fôrm′)
transitive verb
- to make the same or similar to conform one's idea to another's
- to bring into harmony or agreement; adapt: often used reflexively
Etymology: ME conformen < OFr conformer < L conformare, to fashion, form < com-, together + formare, to form
intransitive verb
- to be or become the same or similar
- to be in accord or agreement the house conforms to specifications
- to behave in a conventional way, esp. in accepting without question customs, traditions, prevailing opinion, etc.
- Eng. History to adhere to the practices of the Anglican Church
Related Forms:
- conformer con·form′er noun
- conformism con·form′·ism′ noun
- conformist con·form′·ist noun
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