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conformities


Meanings
  • noun

    agreement or compliance in form or action with rules, specifications, principles, or the wishes of others

  • the state or quality of being in accordance with a standard, norm, or law


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conformities , conformity
Etymology
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late Middle English: from conform (verb) 'keep in due order, agree, comply with', from Old French conformer 'make agree, adapt', from Latin conformare 'make like, adapt'


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  1. The term 'conformities' is derived from the Latin word 'conformare', which means 'to make like, to adapt'.

  2. Conformities are an essential aspect of many social structures and can help maintain order and stability within a group.

  3. In some cases, non-conformity can lead to innovation and progress, as individuals challenge the status quo and push boundaries.


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  1. compliance: The act of conforming to a request, demand, or regulation

  2. standardization: The process of establishing and implementing a uniform set of standards


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Conformities have been used extensively in literature, particularly in discussions about societal norms and individuality. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan represents conformity, living up to the expectations of his class, while Gatsby embodies the non-conformist spirit. In art, Yves Klein's 'Anthropometry' series explores the concept of conformity through the use of painted bodies, emphasizing the uniformity of the human form.

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