Both Uses of
conform
in
The Lords of Discipline
- Since I was born a McLean and not a St. Croix, I was not tormented by the formidable demons of the city that cried out in disengaged voices for conformity from its sons and daughters.†
Chpt 1.2conformity = compliance, fitting in, or being similar to what is normal
- It demanded a limitless conformity from its sons, and we concurred blindly.†
Chpt 1.10 *
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.