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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.
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Etymology

From Latin confōrmātiō. By surface analysis, conform + -ation.

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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.

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