Conforming vs. Conformative — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Conforming and Conformative
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Conforming
To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications
A computer that conforms with the manufacturer's advertising claims.
Students learning to conform to school safety rules.
Conformative
(nonstandard) Tending to conform; abiding by rules, laws, or social conventions.
Conforming
To act, often unquestioningly, in accordance with traditional customs or prevailing standards
"Our table manners ... change from time to time, but the changes are not reasoned out.
We merely notice and conform" (Mark Twain).
Conformative
(nonstandard) Of or pertaining to a conformation.
Conforming
To be similar in form or pattern
A windy road that conforms to the coastline.
A shirt that conforms to different body shapes.
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Conforming
To bring into accord or agreement; cause to correspond or comply
"a woman who has conformed herself to the male-designed image of virtuous widowhood so that she can live in peace" (Jennifer Panek).
Conforming
Exhibiting conformity.
He's trying to get a conforming loan.
Conforming
Present participle of conform
Conforming
Adhering to established customs or doctrines, especially in religion, as e.g. Orthodox Judaism.
Conforming
Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
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