conformity
The state of things being similar or identicalThe state of things being similar or identical.
» It's a simple matter of conformity.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of things being similar or identical.
Konformität
соотве́тствиеsootvétstvije
(countable, uncountable)A point of resemblance; a similarity.
(countable, uncountable)The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
(countable, uncountable)The ideology of adhering to one standard or social uniformity.
- acting according to certain accepted standards
- correspondence in form or appearance
- orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
- hardened conventionality
Examples
10 sentencesIt's a simple matter of conformity.
Some people prefer conformity, while others seek novelty.
The conformity to the regulations have not been fulfilled.
Conformity is an essential element of our homogeneous community.
Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.
ruЕдинообразие - тюремщик свободы и враг роста.
deKonformismus ist der Kerkermeister der Freiheit und der Widersacher des Wachstums.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English conformyte, from Middle French conformité. By surface analysis, conforFrom Middle English conformyte, from Middle French conformité. By surface analysis, conform + -ity.
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Forms
plural: conformities| Singular | conformity |
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Synonyms
21 synonyms- acting according to certain accepted standards:conformationcomplianceabidance
- correspondence in form or appearance:conformance
- orthodoxy in thoughts and belief:conformism
- hardened conventionality:ossification
- concurrence of opinion:accordaccordance
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
17 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable