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conformation

 

[ หŒkษ’nfษ™หˆmeษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in horse breeding

The action of making something valid or confirming its correctness; confirmation.

Synonyms

confirmation, validation, verification

Examples of usage

  • The mare will undergo a conformation examination before being approved for breeding.
  • After passing the conformation test, the stallion was allowed to breed with the mares.
  • The conformation process ensures that only the best quality horses are used for breeding.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

The shape or structure of something, especially an animal.

Synonyms

configuration, form, structure

Examples of usage

  • The conformation of the dog made it well-suited for hunting.
  • The conformation of the building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
  • The conformation of the molecule determines its properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "conformation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conformaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konformation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konformasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konformacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒกใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conformation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conformaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konformasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•ํƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูƒูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konformace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konformรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž„่ฑก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konformacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formgerรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konformasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conformaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'conformation' originated from the Latin word 'conformatio', which means 'confirmation' or 'moulding'. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to the shape or structure of something. In the context of horse breeding, conformation became an important factor in evaluating the suitability of animals for breeding purposes.

See also: conformably, conformance, conformer, conformist, conformity, nonconformer, nonconforming, nonconformist, nonconformists, nonconformities, nonconformity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,534, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.