Meaning & use
conformity
Behavior that matches accepted standards, rules, or the behavior of most other people in a group.
See it in a sentence
The strict dress code enforced conformity among all the students.
Peer pressure often pushes teenagers toward conformity with their friends' choices.
A note on using this word
Conformity is often followed by 'to' or 'with,' as in 'conformity to the rules,' and can carry either a neutral or a slightly negative tone depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
complianceconventionality
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
nonconformityrebellion
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