conformity

noun

con·​for·​mi·​ty kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

plural conformities

1

: correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement

behaved in conformity with her beliefs

2

: an act or instance of conforming

her conformity with the latest fashions

3

: action in accordance with some specified standard or authority

conformity to social custom

conformity with the federal law and state insurance codes

Synonyms

• accord
• accordance
• agreement
• conformance
• congruence
• congruency
• congruity
• consonance
• harmony
• tune

Examples of conformity in a Sentence

The corporate culture demands a certain conformity of appearance.

the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs

Recent Examples on the Web

By embracing their differences, Zucker and Tisch have created a brand that is accessible and inclusive, proving that the best partnerships thrive on contrast rather than conformity. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Strolling the grounds at George M. Steinbrenner Field, CC Sabathia scoffed at the notion that the Yankees have been some bastion of conformity. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025

In fact, growing pressures for conformity in Europe are worrisome. —Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

Enterprise architects are in the business of both defining the technology standards for the business as well as governing the adoption of new and emerging technology in conformity with those standards. —Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for conformity

• deformity
• enormity
• disconformity
• nonconformity
• unconformity
• uniformity
• nonuniformity

Kids Definition

conformity

noun

con·​for·​mi·​ty kən-ˈfȯr-mət-ē 

plural conformities

1

: agreement in form, manner, or character

behaved in conformity with their beliefs

2

: action in accordance with a standard or authority : obedience

conformity to social custom