conformation
noun
Simple meaning
A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.
The state of being conformed; agreement
The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
Used this way, conformation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
Antonyms
Sense: symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
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