kənˈfȯ(r)məd.ē, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English conformyte, from Middle French conformite, from Late Latin conformitat-, conformitas, from conformis conformable + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at conform
1.
a. : correspondence in form, manner, or character : a point of resemblance (as of tastes) — usually used with to
b. : harmony , agreement , congruity — usually used with with
his behavior was in conformity with his ideals
2. : the action or an act of conforming to something established (as law or fashion) : compliance , acquiescence
3.
a. : religious or ecclesiastical compliance ; especially : compliance with usages of the Church of England
b. : action in accordance with some specified standard or authority : obedience , submission — used with to
conformity to duty
4. : uninterrupted depositional sequence (as of beds or strata of rock) — compare unconformity