— conformational , adj.
/kon'fawr may"sheuhn/ , n.
1. manner of formation; structure; form, as of a physical entity.
2. symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts.
3. the act or process of conforming; adaptation; adjustment.
4. the state of being conformed.
5. Chem. an atomic spatial arrangement that results from rotation of carbon atoms about single bonds within an organic molecule. (contrasted with configuration ).
[ 1505-15; conformation- (s. of conformatio ), equiv. to conformat ( us ) ptp. of conformare to shape ( con- CON- + form ( a ) FORM + -at ( us ) -ATE 1 ) + -ion- -ION ]
Syn. 1. configuration, shape.