Synonyms for conformation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kon-fawr-mey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən

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Définition of conformation

Origin :
  • 1510s, from Latin conformationem (nominative conformatio) "a symmetrical forming," noun of action from past participle stem of conformare (see conform).
  • noun shape
Example sentences :
  • Upon this conformation much of the delicacy of hearing depends.
  • Extract from : « The Physical Life of Woman: » by Dr. George H Napheys
  • How can the vices of conformation be avoided, and beauty secured?
  • Extract from : « The Physical Life of Woman: » by Dr. George H Napheys
  • But unhappily, nature made a mistake in our conformation, and, alas!
  • Extract from : « Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet » by Captain Marryat
  • Because his conformation makes him utter nothing but paradoxes.
  • Extract from : « The Bride of the Nile, Complete » by Georg Ebers
  • He recognized the conformation of the land and knew what was coming.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Boys Overland » by Clarence Young
  • The kettle-drum has received its name from its conformation.
  • Extract from : « Popular Technology; Volume 2 » by Edward Hazen
  • Water is the great agent of life or conformation as it is mobile.
  • Extract from : « The White Spark » by Orville Livingston Leach
  • The conformation of the region of the axilla was quite peculiar.
  • Extract from : « The Beaked Whales of the Family Ziphidae » by Frederick True
  • Breeding showed in him as it shows in the muscles and conformation of a race-horse.
  • Extract from : « The Landloper » by Holman Day
  • Of Foxhound-like conformation, the frame is of stouter build altogether.
  • Extract from : « Sporting Dogs » by Frank Townend Barton

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