1. conformation(n = noun.shape) - a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing;
is a kind of balance, counterbalance, equilibrium, equipoise
2. conformation(n = noun.attribute) configuration, contour, form, shape - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"
is a kind of spatial property, spatiality
has particulars: keenness, sharpness, bluntness, dullness, topography, lobularity, concaveness, concavity, convexity, convexness, angularity, narrowing, curvature, curve, roundness, straightness, crookedness, stratification
3. conformation(n = noun.act) abidance, compliance, conformity - acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"
is a kind of cooperation
has particulars: formality, line, honoring, observance, keeping
Derived form verb conform1
1. The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity. [1913 Webster]
"The conformation of our hearts and lives to the duties of true religion and morality." [1913 Webster]
2. The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure, as depending on the arrangement of parts; form; arrangement. [1913 Webster]
"In Hebrew poetry, there may be observed a certain conformation of the sentences." [1913 Webster]
"A structure and conformation of the earth." [1913 Webster]
conformation, n.
1 the way in which a thing is formed; shape, structure.
2 (often foll. by to) adjustment in form or character; adaptation.
3 Chem. any spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule from the rotation of part of the molecule about a single bond.
Etymology:
L conformatio (as conform)
N form, figure, shape, conformation, configuration, make, formation, frame, construction, cut, set, build, trim, cut of one's jib, stamp, type, cast, mold, fashion, contour, structure, plasmature, feature, lineament, turn, phase, posture, attitude, pose, morphism, isomorphism, forming, formation, figuration, efformation, sculpture, plasmation, formed, plastic, fictile, formative, fluid, plasmic, isomorphous, pleomorphic, protean, changeable.