Conforming: meaning, definitions and examples

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conforming

 

[ kษ™nหˆfษ”หrmษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

behavior adjustment

Conforming refers to the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations. This often involves aligning oneself with the standards or rules of a particular group or society.

Synonyms

adapt, comply, follow, submit.

Examples of usage

  • He felt pressure to conform to the groupโ€™s expectations.
  • Many teenagers conform to peer pressure.
  • The new employee conformed quickly to the company culture.
Context #2 | Verb

to standards

To conform can also mean to behave according to accepted standards or norms, often used in contexts related to social behavior or legal compliance.

Synonyms

adhere, align, obey.

Examples of usage

  • All products must conform to safety regulations.
  • She prefers to conform to traditional values.
  • The building design must conform to city codes.

Translations

Translations of the word "conforming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conforme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฐเฅ‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konform

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sesuai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉๅˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conforme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conforme

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ํ•ฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฆๅˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skladen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samrรฆmis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะนะบะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conforme

Etymology

The term 'conforming' is derived from the Latin 'conformare', which means 'to shape or to mold together'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together' and 'formare' means 'to form'. This word entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. Its usage initially related to the social and legal behaviors that required individuals to adhere to commonly accepted practices or standards. Over the centuries, 'conforming' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, often relating to social, psychological, and cultural contexts. In contemporary language, it is frequently associated with the pressures of social conformity, highlighting the tendency of individuals to align their beliefs and behaviors with those of the group, especially during adolescence. Today, conforming can imply a loss of individuality in favor of group consensus or adherence to established rules.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,473, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.