conformation
    n 1: a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
    2: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline);
       "he could barely make out their shapes" [syn: shape,
       form, configuration, contour, conformation]
    3: acting according to certain accepted standards; "their
       financial statements are in conformity with generally
       accepted accounting practices" [syn: conformity,
       conformation, compliance, abidance] [ant:
       disobedience, noncompliance, nonconformance,
       nonconformity]

Conformation \Con`for*ma"tion\, n. [L. conformatio: cf. F.
   conformation.]
   1. The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
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            The conformation of our hearts and lives to the
            duties of true religion and morality. --I. Watts.
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   2. The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure,
      as depending on the arrangement of parts; form;
      arrangement.
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            In Hebrew poetry, there may be observed a certain
            conformation of the sentences.        --Lowth.
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            A structure and conformation of the earth.
                                                  --Woodward.
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