conformity meaning and definition

CONFORMITY noun

Definition of conformity (noun)

1. correspondence in form or appearance
   • synonyms: conformance
2. acting according to certain accepted standards
   • "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"
   • synonyms: abidance, compliance, conformation
   • antonym: nonconformance
3. orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
   • synonyms: conformism
   • antonym: nonconformance
4. concurrence of opinion
   • "we are in accord with your proposal"
   • synonyms: accord, accordance
5. hardened conventionality
   • synonyms: ossification