adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of conform form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Exhibiting conformity.

   "He's trying to get a conforming loan."

Adjective

1. 1
   adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

accordantacquiescentactiveakinau faitbecoming

Example

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"The point of hipster subculture is to avoid conforming to societal norms."

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