conforming
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4.3
- adjective
- /kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
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conformista
- As anthropologists, we prefer to see human behavior either as conforming to cultural rules or as driven by social or other forces.
- more conforming
You know, trans and gender non conforming people are bully, deal with disproportionate violence.
- You know, trans and gender non conforming people are bully, deal with disproportionate violence.
- So I just kind of take it with a grain of salt when somebody isn't ready to learn what being non binary or gender non conforming means.
- To be the good conforming complying cult member who will go out and recruit other people and do the work for the cult.
- That way to the conforming blocks or that way back to the ones that murdered your brother?
Examples
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Generally, collectivists tend to be highly conforming, and a harmonious relationship among group members is of utmost importance to group members (Hui & Triandis, 1986).
Academic text (2003) -
Compared to New York, Los Angeles is a very conforming community.
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The parents place importance on behaviors that are socially conforming and respectful, and they expect these behaviors to be present during play therapy.
Academic text (2005) -
Female adolescents tend to be more conforming to cultural norms, especially religious ones, than are males (Thomas et al., 1974).
Academic text (2008) -
Rule-conscious, conforming, and dutiful pre-service teachers tend to receive higher scores from their principals than those who perceive themselves as nonconforming and expedient.
Academic text (2014) -
The school's dress code requires all students to be conforming to its guidelines on attire.
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In her research, she noted that conforming individuals often follow societal expectations without question.
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His conforming behavior at the ceremony showed his respect for traditional customs.
Synonyms
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5.1
Willing to follow rules or do what other people want
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6.0
Behaving in a way that follows rules instead of trying new ideas
Following rules or standards that must be met
Antonyms
How Conforming
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Conforming comes from the parts con- ('with') and form ('shape' or 'pattern'), so it means 'with the same shape'. That's why a conforming person follows the group's customs and rules.