HyperDic: conformation

English > 3 senses of the word conformation:
NOUNshapeconformationa symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
attributeconformation, shape, form, configuration, contourany spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
actconformation, conformity, compliance, abidanceacting according to certain accepted standards
English > conformation: 3 senses > noun 1, shape
MeaningA symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing.
Broaderbalance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalanceequality of distribution
English > conformation: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningAny spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline).
Synonymsshape, form, configuration, contour
AttributescrookedHaving or marked by bends or angles
straightHaving no deviations
NarrowerangularityThe property possessed by a shape that has angles
concavity, concavenessThe property possessed by a concave shape
convexity, convexnessThe property possessed by a convex shape
crookednessHaving or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles
curvature, curveThe property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
dullness, bluntnessWithout sharpness or clearness of edge or point
lobularityThe property of having lobules
narrowingAn instance of becoming narrow
roundnessThe property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular
sharpness, keennessthinness of edge or fineness of point
straightnessfreedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles
stratificationA layered configuration
topographyThe configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
Broaderspatial property, spatialityAny property relating to or occupying space
Spanishconfiguración, conformación, contorno, forma
Catalanconfiguració, forma
English > conformation: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningActing according to certain accepted standards.
Synonymsconformity, compliance, abidance
Narrowerformalitycompliance with formal rules
honoring, observanceconformity with law or custom / custom or practice etc.
keepingconformity or harmony / harmony
lineActing in conformity
Broadercooperationjoint operation or action
Oppositedisobedience, noncomplianceThe failure to obey
nonconformity, nonconformancefailure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
Spanishconformación, conformidad, cumplimiento
Catalanconformitat
Verbsconformbe similar, be in line with

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