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   conformity

   /kənˈfɔːmɪti/

   noun

   • 1. compliance with standards, rules, or laws: "conformity to regulations" Similar compliance withadherence toaccordance withobservance ofobservation ofobedience toacquiescence inrespect foradaptation toadjustment toaccommodation toarchaic:abidance byOpposite flouting
   • ▪ behaviour in accordance with socially accepted conventions: "a word of praise or an encouraging smile provide rewards for conformity to social norms" Similar conventionalitytraditionalismorthodoxyfitting infollowing the crowdrunning with the packswimming with the streamconservatismformalismreactionOpposite eccentricityrebellion
   • ▪ compliance with the practices of the Church of England.
   • ▪ similarity in form or type; agreement in character: "these changes are intended to ensure conformity between all schemes" Similar similaritylikenessalikenessresemblancesimilitudecorrespondencecorrelationmatchingcongruitycongruenceconsonancecoincidencecompatibilityconcurrenceagreementharmonyaccordequivalencecomparabilitycomparablenesscomparisonparallelismmappingparityanalogyaffinityclosenessnearnesssamenessidentityidenticalnessuniformitysymmetryarchaic:semblanceOpposite dissimilarity

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French conformite or late Latin conformitas, from conformare ‘to form, fashion’ (see conform).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFORMITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONFORMITY definition: 1. behaviour that follows the usual standards that are expected by a group or society: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONFORMITY is correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement. How to use conformity in a sentence.

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   Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, politics or being like-minded. [1] . Norms are implicit, specific rules, guidance shared by a group of individuals, that guide their interactions with others.

5. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-conformity-2795889What Is Conformity? Definition, Types, Psychology Research -...

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   Jun 22, 2024 · Conformity is a powerful social force that can influence behavior. Learn more about conformity in psychology, including important experiments.

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   noun. compliance in actions, behaviour, etc, with certain accepted standards or norms. correspondence or likeness in form or appearance; congruity; agreement. compliance with the practices of an established church. conformity. Agreement between an individual's behavior and a group's standards or expectations.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONFORMITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFORMITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun. If something happens in conformity with something such as a law or someone's wishes, it happens as the law says it should, or as the person wants it to. The prime minister is, in conformity with the constitution, chosen by the president. Synonyms: compliance, agreement, accordance, observance More Synonyms of conformity.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › conformityConformity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Conformity usually refers to people's behavior or looks, but it can also be used to describe something that matches the form of something else — for example, a one-story house built in conformity to the low-slung buildings that surround it.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › conformityConformity - definition of conformity by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Similarity in form or character; agreement: I acted in conformity with my principles. 2. Action or behavior in correspondence with socially accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws: conformity to university regulations. 3. Geology. a.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconformity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of conformity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.