"conformation" | Definition and Related Words

conformation

Noun

A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing (synset 113920900)
is a type of: balance, counterbalance, equilibrium, equipoise - equality of distribution
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (synset 105071206)
"he could barely make out their shapes"
tells us about:
- straight - having no deviations
- crooked - having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
is a type of: spatial property, spatiality - any property relating to or occupying space
subtypes:
- keenness, sharpness - thinness of edge or fineness of point
- bluntness, dullness - without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
- topography - the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
- lobularity - the property of having lobules
- concaveness, concavity - the property possessed by a concave shape
- convexity, convexness - the property possessed by a convex shape
- angularity - the property possessed by a shape that has angles
- narrowing - an instance of becoming narrow
- curvature, curve - the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
- roundness - the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular
- straightness - freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles
- crookedness - having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles
- stratification - a layered configuration
same as: configuration, contour, form, shape
Acting according to certain accepted standards (synset 101206166)
"their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

is a type of: cooperation - joint operation or action
subtypes:
- formality - compliance with formal rules
- line - acting in conformity
- honoring, observance - conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
- keeping - conformity or harmony
same as: abidance, compliance, conformity

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