CONFORMITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONFORMITY?

Need another word that means the same as “conformity”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “conformity” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Conformity” are: conformism, conformance, abidance, compliance, conformation, accord, accordance, ossification, compliance with, adherence to, accordance with, observance of, observation of, obedience to, acquiescence in, respect for, adaptation to, adjustment to, accommodation to, conventionality, traditionalism, orthodoxy, fitting in, following the crowd, running with the pack, swimming with the stream, similarity, likeness, alikeness, resemblance, similitude

Conformity as a Noun

Definitions of "Conformity" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conformity” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Concurrence of opinion.
• Correspondence in form or appearance.
• Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief.
• Acting according to certain accepted standards.
• Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.
• Hardened conventionality.
• Behaviour in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
• Similarity in form or type; agreement in character.
• Compliance with the practices of the Church of England.

Synonyms of "Conformity" as a noun (31 Words)

abidance	The act of abiding (enduring without yielding.
accommodation to	A settlement of differences.
accord	Harmony of people’s opinions or actions or characters. We are in accord with your proposal.
accordance	Conformity or agreement. There is good accordance between the values.
accordance with	The act of granting rights.
acquiescence in	Acceptance without protest.
adaptation to	The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions.
adherence to	Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion.
adjustment to	The act of adjusting something to match a standard.
alikeness	Similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things.
compliance	Excessive acquiescence. All imports of timber are in compliance with regulations.
compliance with	Acting according to certain accepted standards.
conformance	Correspondence in form or appearance. Conformance testing.
conformation	Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline. A change of DNA conformation induced by binding of RNA polymerase.
conformism	Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief.
conventionality	Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional.
fitting in	A small and often standardized accessory to a larger system.
following the crowd	A group of followers or enthusiasts.
likeness	Similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things. The only known likeness of Dorothy as a young woman.
obedience to	Behavior intended to please your parents.
observance of	The act of noticing or paying attention.
observation of	The act of making and recording a measurement.
orthodoxy	Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice. Writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy.
ossification	The calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material.
resemblance	The state of resembling or being alike. The physical resemblances between humans and apes.
respect for	Behavior intended to please your parents.
running with the pack	A play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team.
similarity	A Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit. The similarity of symptoms makes them hard to diagnose.
similitude	A person or thing resembling someone or something else. Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude.
swimming with the stream	The act of swimming.
traditionalism	Strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings.

Usage Examples of "Conformity" as a noun

• A word of praise or an encouraging smile provide rewards for conformity to social norms.
• Their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Conformity to regulations.
• The goods were in conformity with the contract.
• These changes are intended to ensure conformity between all schemes.

Associations of "Conformity" (30 Words)

abidance	The act of abiding (enduring without yielding.
accede	To agree or express agreement. He acceded to the post of director in September.
accept	Make use of or accept for some purpose. He accepted a pen as a present.
accordance	Concurrence of opinion. The accordance to Canada of rights of access.
acquiesce	To agree or express agreement. Sara acquiesced in his decision.
acquiescent	Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants. Too acquiescent to challenge authority.
amenable	Disposed or willing to conform. Someone amenable to the instruction of others.
assuring	Giving confidence.
compliance	A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others. This paper estimates the compliance costs of such a policy change.
comply	Act in accordance with a wish or command. You must comply or else.
conform	Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions. The countryside should conform to a certain idea of the picturesque.
deference	Polite submission and respect. He addressed her with the deference due to age.
dispassion	Lack of strong emotion or personal feelings. Her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone.
dispassionate	Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. A journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact.
enjoin	Issue an injunction. The charitable deeds enjoined on him by religion.
equity	The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation. He owns 62 of the group s equity.
fair	Without favoring one party in a fair evenhanded manner. Try first by fair means.
follow	Follow discover or ascertain the course of development of something. These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion.
impartial	Free from undue bias or preconceived opinions. The minister cannot be impartial in the way that a judge would be.
impartiality	Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness. Entries had to be submitted under a pseudonym to ensure impartiality in the judging process.
justice	A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice. The justice of his case.
neutrality	Absence of decided views, expression, or strong feeling. The structure has overall electrical neutrality.
obedience	Compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority. Obedience to moral standards.
obey	Carry out (a command or instruction. The officer was convicted for refusing to obey orders.
objectivity	Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices. The piece lacked any objectivity.
observance	An act performed for religious or ceremonial reasons. He drew up a body of monastic observances.
socialization	The activity of mixing socially with others. The socialization of children to the norms of their culture.
submission	The action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgement. Servile flattery and submission.
subservience	Abject or cringing submissiveness. He demonstrated his complete subservience to his masters.
subservient	Abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant- S.H.Adams. Editors and journalists who express opinions in print that are opposed to the interests of the rich are dismissed and replaced by subservient ones.