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conformity
What does conformity mean?
conformity (noun): acting according to certain accepted standards.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use conformity in a sentence?
- Their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce conformity?
/kənˈfɔɹməti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does conformity come from?
From Middle English conformyte, from Middle French conformité.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of conformity?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “conformity” mean?
strength or force gained by motion or movement
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a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
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a mental position from which things are viewed
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acting according to certain accepted standards
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Which word is closest in meaning to “conformity”?
disability
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perception
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excitement
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compliance
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