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conformity

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/kənˈfɔːmɪti/Word FrequencyCommon (4.25)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

The state of things being similar or identical.

In a Sentence

“Writers often choose conformity when discussing complex ideas.”

Published Usage Examples

“I think that kind of conformity is something that is imposed by turning the citizen into a customer.”

“The self-titled debut album from The Urgency is a lesson in conformity and catchy hooks.”

Year 12 Word List

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Origin

Latin 'conformitas', from 'conformare' meaning 'to shape' or 'to fashion'.

Common Phrases

. conformitybetween conformityconformity strictconformity social

Synonyms

homogeneityuniformitycomplianceconformance

Antonyms

nonconformitynoncompliancedisobediencenonconformance

Related Words

homogeneityuniformitycomplianceconformanceconformity

Poetry examples for “conformity”

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