If something happens inconformitywith something such as a law or someone's wishes, it happens as the law says it should, or as the person wants it to.
The prime minister is, in conformity with the constitution, chosen by the president.
Synonyms: compliance, agreement, accordance, observance More Synonyms of conformity
2. uncountable noun
Conformity means behaving in the same way as most other people.
Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.
Pressure appears to be mounting for conformity in how people speak English.
Synonyms: conventionality, compliance, allegiance, orthodoxy More Synonyms of conformity
More Synonyms of conformity
conformity in British English
(kənˈfɔːmɪtɪ) or conformance
nounWord forms: plural-ities or -ances
1.
compliance in actions, behaviour, etc, with certain accepted standards or norms
2.
correspondence or likeness in form or appearance; congruity; agreement
3.
compliance with the practices of an established church
conformity in American English
(kənˈfɔrməti)
nounWord forms: pluralconˈformities
1.
the condition or fact of being in harmony or agreement; correspondence; congruity; similarity
2.
action in accordance with customs, rules, prevailing opinion, etc.; conventional behavior
3. English
adherence to the practices of the Anglican Church
Word origin
ME conformite < OFr < ML *conformitas < L conformare: see conform
Examples of 'conformity' in a sentence
conformity
They form a powerful source of social control and conformity.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
We have previously noted that workplace norms calling for conformity or independence frequently extend into the home as well.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
As conformity in religious life has declined, choice has become a more important factor.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
These may produce external obedience, or conformity to the law.
Christianity Today (2000)
What is necessary in a group is not complete conformity of ideas, but commitment.
Crowley, Vivianne Phoenix From the Flame (1994)
In general, social interaction requires careful conformity to social convention.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
Yet time was when grey was seen as boring, dull, the definition of conformity.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The "I" represents innovation; the "me" social convention and conformity.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
In other languages
conformity
British English: conformity NOUN
If something happens in conformity with something such as a law or someone's wishes, it happens as the law says it should, or as the person wants it to.
The prime minister is, in conformity with the constitution, chosen by the president.
American English: conformity
Brazilian Portuguese: conformidade
Chinese: 依照
European Spanish: conformidad
French: conformité
German: Übereinstimmung
Italian: conformità
Japanese: 準拠
Korean: 순응
European Portuguese: conformidade
Latin American Spanish: conformidad
1 (noun)
Definition
compliance in actions or behaviour with certain accepted rules, customs, or standards
The prime minister is, in conformity with the constitution, chosen by the president.
Synonyms
compliance
The company says it is in full compliance with US labor laws.
agreement
The talks ended in acrimony rather than agreement.
accordance
observance
conformance
obedience
unquestioning obedience to the law
2 (noun)
Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.
Synonyms
conventionality
compliance
allegiance
orthodoxy
a return to political orthodoxy
observance
traditionalism
Babbittry (US)
3 (noun)
Definition
likeness
Synonyms
likeness
These stories have a startling likeness to one another.
agreement
The results are generally in agreement with these figures.
harmony
a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
similarity
the astonishing similarity between my brother and my eldest son
correspondence
correspondences between Eastern religions and Christianity
resemblance
There was a remarkable resemblance between them.
affinity
The two plots share certain obvious affinities.
consonance (formal)
congruity
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affinity
Definition
a close similarity in appearance, structure, or quality
The two plots share certain obvious affinities.
Synonyms
similarity,
relationship,
relation,
connection,
alliance,
correspondence,
analogy,
resemblance,
closeness,
likeness,
compatibility,
kinship
in the sense of agreement
Definition
the act or state of agreeing
The talks ended in acrimony rather than agreement.
Synonyms
concurrence,
harmony,
compliance,
union,
agreeing,
concession,
consent,
unison,
assent,
concord,
acquiescence
in the sense of agreement
The results are generally in agreement with these figures.