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Definition of Conformation

1. Noun. A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing.

2. Noun. Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline). "He could barely make out their shapes"

3. Noun. Acting according to certain accepted standards. "Their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

Definition of Conformation

1. n. The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.

Definition of Conformation

1. Noun. The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity. ¹

2. Noun. The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure, as depending on the arrangement of parts; form; arrangement. ¹

3. Noun. (chemistry) The spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a single bond ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Conformation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Conformation

1. The three-dimensional arrangement of side groups on a molecule which canfreely rotate into different positions without breaking any bonds. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Conformation

conformability conformable conformableness conformably conformal conformal mapping conformal optics conformal projection conformality conformally

conformance conformances conformant conformateur conformateurs conformation (current term) conformational conformational analysis conformational change conformational entropy

conformational isomerism conformational map conformationally conformations conformative conformator conformators conformed conformer conformers

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