conformity — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state of things being similar or identical.

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   Synonyms

   homogeneityuniformity

2. A point of resemblance; a similarity.

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3. The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.

   Usage

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   Synonyms

   complianceconformance

4. The ideology of adhering to one standard or social uniformity.

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   How far should one accept the rules of the society in which one lives? To put it another way: at what point does conformity become corruption? Only by answering such questions does the conscience truly define itself.

Noun

1. correspondence in form or appearance

   Synonyms

   conformance

   Broader terms

   agreementcorrespondence

2. acting according to certain accepted standards

   Synonyms

   conformationcomplianceabidance

   Antonyms

   nonconformity

   Broader terms

   cooperation

   Examples

   their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices

3. orthodoxy in thoughts and belief

   Synonyms

   conformism

   Antonyms

   nonconformity

   Broader terms

   orthodoxy

4. concurrence of opinion

   Synonyms

   accordaccordance

   Broader terms

   agreement

   Examples

   we are in accord with your proposal

5. hardened conventionality

   Synonyms

   ossification

   Broader terms

   conventionalityconventionconventionalism