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Definition of conforming - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
legalcomplying with rules or regulations
- The building is conforming to safety standards.
2.
group normsRare matching what most people in a group expectRare
- He is very conforming in his behavior at school.
Origin of conforming
Latin, conformare (to form) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with conforming included in their meaning
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properly
in a manner conforming to accepted standards or rules
standards
conforming to accepted standards or norms
ethics
having integrity and conforming to moral standards
perfection
conforming to a standard of perfection
ethical standards
conforming to accepted standards of right behavior
standard conformity
conforming to rules or standards
indecent
not conforming to accepted standards or rules
conformity
conforming to rules or expectations
lawfully
in a manner conforming to the law or rules
non-conforming
showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention
conforming
following a set standard
elements
not matching or conforming
lawful
conforming to the law or to rules
standardization
conforming to one standard or rule
standards
not conforming to the normal type or standard
not conforming
not agreeing with the main group or accepted ideas
superiority belief
belief in being superior or not conforming
standard usage
conforming to standard usage
indecent manner
in a manner not conforming to the norms of decency
morally offensive
not conforming to accepted standards of morality
unconventional
not conforming to the expected norms or seriousness
lawful
conforming to the rules or law
religion
not conforming to Jewish dietary laws
fashion
having characteristics conforming to current fashion trends
Examples of conforming in a sentence
Conforming materials were used to ensure compliance. His conforming dress code helped him fit into the conservative firm. Those conforming opinions stifled creative discussion in the committee.
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- French:conforme, conformiste, ...
- German:konform, angepasst, ...
- Italian:conforme, conformista, ...
- Spanish:conforme, conformista, ...
- Portuguese:em conformidade, conformista, ...
- Chinese:符合规范的, 顺从的, ...
- Japanese:準拠している, 従順な, ...
- Arabic:مُطَابِق, مُنْصَاع, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹמֵד בְּתַקָּנִים, מַתְאִים, ...
- Russian:соответствующий, конформистский, ...
- Ukrainian:відповідний, конформний, ...
- Hindi:अनुरूप, मिलते-जुलते, ...
Definition of conform - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
adaptationadapt to match norms or standards
- She tried to conform to the school's dress code.
2.
follow rulesact according to rules or standards
- Students must conform to the school's dress code..
3.
religionTECH. align with established church practicesTECH.
- He chose to conform to the Church of England.
Expressions with conform
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act according to rules or standards
Students must conform to the school's dress code..
follow the usual standards or rules
He always tries to conform to the norm at work.
Origin of conform
Latin, conformare (to form, shape)
Examples of conform in a sentence
He struggled to conform to the new social environment. Employees must conform to the company's policies. He refused to conform to societal expectations. Many were pressured to conform to the new religious norms. She struggled to conform to the church's strict guidelines.
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- French:se conformer, suivre, ...
- German:konform gehen, entsprechen, ...
- Italian:conformarsi, allinearsi, ...
- Spanish:adaptarse, alinearse, ...
- Portuguese:conformar-se, alinhar-se, ...
- Chinese:遵从, 遵守, ...
- Japanese:適応する, 適合する, ...
- Arabic:تَوَافَقَ مَعَ, تَقَيَّد, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִסְתַּגֵּל, לְצַיֵּת, ...
- Russian:соответствовать, подчиняться, ...
- Ukrainian:відповідати, підкорятися, ...
- Hindi:अनुरूप होना, पालन करना, ...
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