I. kənˈfȯ(ə)rm, -ȯ(ə)m verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English conformen, from Middle French conformer, from Latin conformare to form, conform, from com- + formare to form, from forma form — more at form
transitive verb
: to make like : shape to fit : adapt
conforms the belt to the contour
: bring into harmony or agreement
conform this regulation to existing business practices — M.V.DiSalle
intransitive verb
1. : to have the same shape, outline, or contour
the areas of greater rainfall conform roughly with these forested areas — American Guide Series: Minnesota
: be in agreement or harmony
his way of life conforms to his income
— used with to or with
2.
a. : to be obedient : comply — usually used with to
men are bound to obey the law of society and conform to its harmless orders — W.M.Thackeray
: act in accordance with prevailing standard or custom
even without racial and religious segregation the pressure to conform is intense and stultifying — Sidonie M. Gruenberg
b. : to comply with the usages of an established church ; especially : to comply with the usages of the Church of England
3. geology : to follow in unbroken sequence of deposition
Synonyms: see adapt , agree
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English conforme, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French conforme, from Late Latin conformis, from Latin com- + -formis (from forma )
archaic : conformable — usually used with to
III. adverb
Scotland : conformably — used with to