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Conformity
The act or state of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with the norms or standards of a group.
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Imagine a classroom where every student wears the same outfit, speaks in the same way, and follows the exact same routine to avoid standing out.
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Sounds Like
kÉn-FOR-mih-tee
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Looks Like
conform, form, uniform
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Derived from Latin conformitas, meaning likeness or agreement; related to the word form, which means 'shape.'
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Other Forms
conformistnoun
conformableadjective
conformablyadverb
conformabilitynoun
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uniformity, compliance, obedience, adherence, norms, peer pressure
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Note
Conformity describes the quality or condition of conforming. It is different from nonconformity (refusal to adhere). Be careful not to confuse with 'conformance' (the act of conforming) in some contexts.
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Examples
- In many schools, students feel pressure to show conformity with the dress code.
- The company's safety policy requires conformity to established standards and procedures.
Synonyms
complianceadherenceconformanceuniformityalignment
Antonyms
nonconformityindividualitydissent
Etymology
From Latin conformitas, from conformare 'to shape together,' from con- 'with/together' + formare 'to form'.
Mnemonic
CONFORMITY = CON + FORM + I TY â you form with the group to fit in; think 'follow the form of the crowd.'
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