conformation

noun

ˌkän-(ˌ)fȯr-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce conformation (audio)
Definition of conformationnext
1
as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan

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2
as in formation
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the regular conformation of particles in a crystal

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3
as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation the conformation of their lives to the changing social order

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Recent Examples of conformation But unfortunately for the downtown retail scene, official conformation never arrived and every round of Apple Store speculation died out. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024 All cells have lots of adjustable pieces in their cytoskeletons and gene regulatory networks that can be set in different conformations and can inform behavior later on. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024 In the halter and walking fleece shows, the alpacas are brought by their owners to the center ring, where they are judged based on the quality of their fleece and conformation. — Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024 Another set of antibodies that uses conformation locking is the camelid nanobodies described in 2021. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for conformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
  1. shape
  2. formation
  3. adjustment
  4. form
  5. layout
  6. adaptation
  7. format
  8. adaption
Noun
  • And whatever time that isn’t occupied by her family and nonmusical interests — such as her cannabis strain collaboration with brand Cookies called That Badu — goes toward keeping herself in the best mental, emotional and physical shape possible and making sure she’s set for the future.
    — Damien Scott, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Jillian Michaels shares easy way for people to start fitness journeys Fitness expert Jillian Michael shares the one simple workout that can help Americans get in shape and extend their lifespan by up to seven years.
    — Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • Our solar system may be much larger than thought — What cosmic object 'Arrokoth' can tell us about our solar system's formation — Could an 'Earth-like' planet be hiding in our solar system's outer reaches?
    — Victoria Corless, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Combined with their latest findings, researchers are better understanding the progression from a baby’s earlier statistical learning formations to the development of episodic memories.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • This progress is the result of adjustments to the system’s development process, allowing Ukraine to emerge as a leader in howitzer production.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • When the Observer asked CMS if the district sent communication to teachers directly, a spokesperson said school principals were responsible for making staffing adjustments.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of adjustment
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  • This is a master working in top form from start to finish to create a film that’s been much-imitated but never topped.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Other questions abound and after soliciting questions, readers responded by submitting hundreds of inquiries via the Bee’s call-out form and through email.
    — William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of form
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  • While taking your room’s layout and square footage into account, don't be afraid to think outside the box: how can your sitting room function for you?
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • With layouts ranging from four to eight bedrooms, the residences will average over 7,000 square feet of open-plan living space, with private swimming pools and generous outdoor areas.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • These adaptations contributed to its ability to crush bones, similar to modern hyenas, though its overall skull structure remained distinctly canid.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The anime adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s wildly popular manga wrapped its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump last August.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of adaptation
Noun
  • Where most password managers include an option for exporting to CSV, F-Secure exports to a proprietary file format that’s only easily processed by another instance of F-Secure.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Musical series are rare in Spain, especially with such an ambitious format.
    — Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of format
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  • The complete adaption of the third-person pronouns indicated a similarity between Old Norse and Old English.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The historical epic The Brutalist and movie adaption of the classic Broadway musical Wicked are nominated for 10 Oscars each and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and Vatican thriller Conclave are next with eight nominations apiece.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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