Meaning & Definition of word "Conformity"

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    Conformity

    /kənˈfɔːrmɪti/

    noun:

    • 1. Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.
      • Example: The company’s new policy ensures conformity with environmental regulations.
    • 2. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards.
      • Example: Peer pressure often leads to conformity among teenagers.
    • 3. Agreement or harmony; correspondence.
      • Example: There was a conformity between the results of the study and the initial hypothesis.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin 'conformitas', from 'conformis'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peer conformity:

    The tendency for individuals to change their attitudes or behaviors to fit in with a group.

    conformity bias:

    The tendency to behave in ways that align with social norms rather than one's own values.

    social conformity:

    The act of matching behavior and beliefs to group norms in social settings.

    Related Words

    conform:

    To comply with rules or standards.

    nonconformity:

    Failure or refusal to conform to accepted standards.

    norm:

    A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.

    Slang Meanings of conformity

    Meaning: Follow the crowd.

    Example Sentence: Stop being such a follower; think for yourself and don't just go with the conformity.

    Meaning: Jump on the bandwagon.

    Example Sentence: Everyone's doing it now, but I refuse to jump on the conformity bandwagon.