Type in ➚
Conform - Dictionary

Conform

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/kənˈfɔːrm/

Definitions

  • To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
  • To behave according to socially accepted conventions.
  • To be similar in form or type; to match.

Usage Examples

  • Employees are expected to conform to company policies.
  • He refused to conform to traditional societal norms.
  • The design conforms to the latest safety regulations.

Etymology

From Latin conformare ("to shape, fashion, or adapt"), from com- ("together") + formare ("to form").

Synonyms

  • Comply
  • Adapt
  • Obey
  • Follow
  • Accommodate

Antonyms

  • Deviate
  • Rebel
  • Dissent
  • Resist

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish conformarse /kon.foɾˈmaɾ.se/
French se conformer /sə kɔ̃.fɔʁ.me/
German sich anpassen /zɪç ˈanˌpasən/
Hindi अनुरूप होना (anuroop hona) /ʌ.nʊ.ruːp hoː.nɑː/
Chinese (Mandarin) 顺从 (shùn cóng) /ʂu̯ən tsʰʊŋ/
Russian соответствовать /sɐt.vʲɪt.stvə.vətʲ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kənˈfɔːm/
  • American English: /kənˈfɔːrm/

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the 14th century to indicate compliance with religious, legal, or social norms.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, conforming is viewed as a positive trait, reflecting discipline and respect, while in others, it may be seen as a lack of individuality.

More Information

The concept of conformity is widely studied in psychology, particularly in relation to peer pressure, societal expectations, and group behavior.

  1. Home
  2.  › 
  3. language
  4.  › 
  5. tamil-dictionary-translation-meaning-of-conform