How Do You Spell CONFORMS?

Pronunciation: [kənfˈɔːmz] (IPA)

The word "conforms" is spelled with a "c," "o," "n," "f," "o," "r," and "m," followed by the suffix "-s." The IPA phonetic transcription for "conforms" is /kənˈfɔːmz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by an unstressed "o." The second syllable has the stress on the "o," pronounced with a long "o" sound. The final "-s" is pronounced with a "z" sound due to the preceding voiced consonant. The word means to comply or adhere to a standard, rule, or demand.

CONFORMS Meaning and Definition

1. "Conforms" refers to the act or state of adhering to established rules, standards, or guidelines. It involves adjusting one's behavior, actions, or appearance in accordance with prevailing norms, regulations, or expectations. When someone or something conforms, they align themselves with the prevailing convention or comply with predetermined criteria.

   In the context of societal norms, to conform signifies an individual's acceptance and adherence to the prevailing conventions, customs, or traditions within a group or society. It involves adopting behaviors, opinions, or attitudes that are widely approved of or expected in a particular social setting. Conforming often entails matching one's behavior with that of the majority, seeking acceptance or validation from the larger community.

   In the realm of regulations or specifications, conforming refers to following a set of predetermined standards, guidelines, or expectations. This can relate to technical specifications, quality control, safety regulations, or legal compliance. Conforming in this sense implies meeting specific requirements or aligning with established criteria to ensure consistency, compatibility, or proper functioning.

   The concept of conformity is often contrasted with non-conformity, where individuals or entities deliberately deviate from prevailing norms, practices, or expectations, either out of rebellion, a desire for differentiation, or as a means of expressing independence.

   Overall, the term "conforms" encompasses the idea of fitting in, complying, or adjusting to established rules, societal norms, or predetermined standards.

Top Common Misspellings for CONFORMS *

• conferm 66.6666666%
• comforms 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for CONFORMS

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• Fenforma

Etymology of CONFORMS

The word conforms originated from the Latin word conformare, which is a combination of the prefix con- meaning together or with, and the verb formare meaning to shape or to form. Therefore, conforms essentially means to shape or form together.

Similar spelling words for CONFORMS

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• comforter,
• conforti,
• confer.

Conjugate verb Conforms

CONDITIONAL

I would conform

we would conform

you would conform

he/she/it would conform

they would conform

FUTURE

I will conform

we will conform

you will conform

he/she/it will conform

they will conform

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have conformed

we will have conformed

you will have conformed

he/she/it will have conformed

they will have conformed

PAST

I conformed

we conformed

you conformed

he/she/it conformed

they conformed

PAST PERFECT

I had conformed

we had conformed

you had conformed

he/she/it had conformed

they had conformed

PRESENT

I conform

we conform

you conform

he/she/it conforms

they conform

PRESENT PERFECT

I have conformed

we have conformed

you have conformed

he/she/it has conformed

they have conformed

I am conforming

we are conforming

you are conforming

he/she/it is conforming

they are conforming

I was conforming

we were conforming

you were conforming

he/she/it was conforming

they were conforming

I will be conforming

we will be conforming

you will be conforming

he/she/it will be conforming

they will be conforming

I have been conforming

we have been conforming

you have been conforming

he/she/it has been conforming

they have been conforming

I had been conforming

we had been conforming

you had been conforming

he/she/it had been conforming

they had been conforming

I will have been conforming

we will have been conforming

you will have been conforming

he/she/it will have been conforming

they will have been conforming

I would have conformed

we would have conformed

you would have conformed

he/she/it would have conformed

they would have conformed

I would be conforming

we would be conforming

you would be conforming

he/she/it would be conforming

they would be conforming

I would have been conforming

we would have been conforming

you would have been conforming

he/she/it would have been conforming

they would have been conforming