noun
conformation
Conformation (noun) means the act of making something conform, or the state of conforming.
noun
1
The act of making something conform, or the state of conforming.
2
A state in which something matches or agrees with something else.
3
The way the parts of something are put together; its shape.
4
(science) The particular shape a molecule takes as its atoms turn around an unbroken bond.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin confōrmātiō; by surface analysis, formed from conform and -ation.
Related words
Rhymes for conformation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of conformation?
"conformation" (noun) means the act of making something conform, or the state of conforming.
What is another word for conformation?
Other words for "conformation" include shape, abidance, form, conformity, compliance, configuration.
What are the different meanings of conformation?
"conformation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of making something conform, or the state of conforming; 2. A state in which something matches or agrees with something else; 3. The way the parts of something are put together; its shape.
