noun
conformation
Conformation (noun) means the act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
noun
1
The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
2
The state of being conformed; agreement
3
Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.
4
The spatial arrangement of a group of atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a covalent bond which remains unbroken.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “conformation”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From Latin confōrmātiō. By surface analysis, conform + -ation.
Rhymes for conformation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
See all rhymes for conformation →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of conformation?
"conformation" (noun) means the act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
What are the different meanings of conformation?
"conformation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity; 2. The state of being conformed; agreement; 3. Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.