How Do You Spell CONFORM?

Pronunciation: [kənfˈɔːm] (IPA)

The word "conform" is spelled with the letters C-O-N-F-O-R-M. The IPA phonetic transcription is /kənˈfɔːm/. The sound represented by 'c' is /k/, while 'o' is pronounced as a short vowel sound as in "lot" or "hot" /ɑ/. 'n' is pronounced as /n/ sound. The combination of 'f' and 'o' makes a diphthong sound /ɔː/, whereas 'r' is pronounced as a single sound /r/. Finally, 'm' is pronounced /m/. Therefore, the word conform is pronounced as kənˈfɔːm.

CONFORM Meaning and Definition

1. Conform is a verb that refers to the act of complying with accepted standards, rules, or expectations. It entails adjusting one's behavior, thoughts, or appearance to align with societal, cultural, or organizational norms. The term originates from the Latin word "conformare," meaning "to shape together." When individuals conform, they strive to fit in or harmonize with the prevailing norms and conventions of a particular group or community.

   To conform implies adapting to the established norms, whether it be adhering to customary protocols, following social etiquettes, or complying with legal regulations. This may involve adopting a collective mindset, attitudes, or beliefs that are prevalent among a group of individuals or within a given society. Conformity can take various forms, ranging from conforming to dress codes, behaving in accordance with social expectations, obeying laws, or conforming to workplace policies and procedures.

   Conforming also implies a degree of similarity or resembling something or someone else. It can pertain to having similar opinions, appearance, or conforming to a specific standard or pattern. However, it is important to distinguish between genuine conformity and mere compliance without true internal acceptance.

   It is worth noting that conforming does not necessarily imply losing one's individuality or personal autonomy. While it often entails adapting to societal norms, people can still retain their unique personality and ideas even within the constraints of conformity.

2. To comply with or yield to; to act according to; to comply with; to make similar or like; to reduce to a like form or shape; to make agreeable to.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CONFORM *

• confrom 25%
• conferm 12.5%

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Etymology of CONFORM

The word "conform" originated from the Latin word "conformāre", which is a combination of the prefix "con-" meaning "together" or "with", and the verb "formāre", meaning "to shape" or "to form". Together, "conformāre" means "to shape together" or "to mold". This Latin word later developed into "conformen" in Old French, and eventually into the modern English word "conform".

Idioms with the word CONFORM

• conform with sth The idiom "conform with sth" means to comply or agree with something, such as rules, regulations, standards, or expectations. It implies acting or behaving in accordance with the specified guidelines or norms.
• conform to sth The idiom "conform to something" means to comply with or abide by a certain standard, rule, expectation, or behavior. It implies adjusting one's actions, thoughts, or appearance to fit within the prescribed norms or requirements of a particular situation or group.
• conform to (something) The idiom "conform to (something)" means to behave or act in accordance with certain rules, norms, standards, or expectations. It implies following or adhering to a specific set of guidelines or conforming to a particular pattern or model.
• conform with (something) The idiom "conform with (something)" means to comply with or follow a set of rules, standards, expectations, or regulations. It suggests that something or someone is in agreement with or adhering to a particular requirement or norm.

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Conjugate verb Conform

CONDITIONAL

I would conform

you would conform

he/she/it would conform

we would conform

they would conform

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be conforming

you would be conforming

he/she/it would be conforming

we would be conforming

they would be conforming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have conform

you would have conform

he/she/it would have conform

we would have conform

they would have conform

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been conforming

you would have been conforming

he/she/it would have been conforming

we would have been conforming

they would have been conforming

FUTURE

I will conform

you will conform

he/she/it will conform

we will conform

they will conform

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be conforming

you will be conforming

he/she/it will be conforming

we will be conforming

they will be conforming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have conformed

you will have conformed

he/she/it will have conformed

we will have conformed

they will have conformed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been conforming

you will have been conforming

he/she/it will have been conforming

we will have been conforming

they will have been conforming

IMPERATIVE

you conform

we let´s conform

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to conform

PAST

I conformed

you conformed

he/she/it conformed

we conformed

they conformed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was conforming

you were conforming

he/she/it was conforming

we were conforming

they were conforming

PAST PARTICIPLE

conformed

PAST PERFECT

I had conformed

you had conformed

he/she/it had conformed

we had conformed

they had conformed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been conforming

you had been conforming

he/she/it had been conforming

we had been conforming

they had been conforming

PRESENT

I conform

you conform

he/she/it conforms

we conform

they conform

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am conforming

you are conforming

he/she/it is conforming

we are conforming

they are conforming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

conforming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have conformed

you have conformed

he/she/it has conformed

we have conformed

they have conformed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been conforming

you have been conforming

he/she/it has been conforming

we have been conforming

they have been conforming

I would have conformed

we would have conformed

you would have conformed

he/she/it would have conformed

they would have conformed