Both Uses of
conform
in
Main Street, by Sinclair Lewis
- There was, even in the most strictly conforming Gopher Prairie circles, a certain option as to collations.†
Chpt 7 *conforming = complying, fitting in, or being similar to what is normal
- This sensitive boy would be very skilfully stamped into conformity by Lyman Cass and his sallow daughter; but did she detest the plan for this reason?†
Chpt 30conformity = compliance, fitting in, or being similar to what is normal
Definitions:
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(1)
(conform) to comply, fit in, or be similar to what is normal
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Although the forms conform and conformity (referring to complying with established customs or doctrines) are more often used, conformist is more likely to appear on standardized tests.