Conformation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑnfɔrˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of conformation

noun the act of conforming or the state of being conformed

Example Sentences

A1 The conformation of the chairs in the room was arranged in a circle for the meeting.

A2 The conformation of the puzzle pieces made it difficult to fit them together.

B1 The conformation of the new employee's paperwork was checked by HR before being processed.

B2 The conformation of the data matched the requirements set by the software developer.

C1 The conformation of the building plans had to be approved by the city council before construction could begin.

C2 The conformation of the scientific experiment results confirmed the hypothesis proposed by the researchers.

Examples of conformation in a Sentence

formal The conformation of the molecules was critical in determining the chemical properties of the compound.

informal The conformation of the seating arrangement at the event was a bit awkward.

slang I don't like the conformation of this new group project, it seems like a lot of work.

figurative The conformation of her beliefs was unyielding, despite the evidence presented to her.

Grammatical Forms of conformation

• past tense: conformed
• plural: conformations
• comparative: more conformed
• superlative: most conformed
• present tense: conforms
• future tense: will conform
• perfect tense: has conformed
• continuous tense: is conforming
• singular: conformation
• positive degree: conformation
• infinitive: to conform
• gerund: conforming
• participle: conformed

Origin and Evolution of conformation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conformation' originated from the Latin word 'conformatio', which means 'a forming together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'conformation' evolved to refer to the structure or form of something, particularly in reference to the physical shape or arrangement of objects or organisms.