Conformity meaning

What does “conformity” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“conformity” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: correspondence in form or appearance.

conformity

noun

  1. correspondence in form or appearance

    Synonymsconformance
  2. acting according to certain accepted standards

    “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”

    Oppositesnonconformity
  3. orthodoxy in thoughts and belief

    Synonymsconformism
    Oppositesnonconformity
  4. concurrence of opinion

    “we are in accord with your proposal”

  5. hardened conventionality

    Synonymsossification

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University