conformational
fɔrˈmeɪ noun
1.
manner of formation; structure; form, as of a physical entity.
2.
symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts.
3.
the act or process of conforming; adaptation; adjustment.
4.
the state of being conformed.
5.
Chemistry. an atomic spatial arrangement that results from rotation of carbon atoms about single bonds within an organic molecule. ( contrasted with configuration ).
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conformation (ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the general shape or outline of an object; configuration |
| 2. | the arrangement of the parts of an object |
| 3. | the act or state of conforming |
| 4. | chem |
| a. another name for configuration | |
| b. one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration | |
| confor'mational | |
| —adj | |
| conformation (ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the general shape or outline of an object; configuration |
| 2. | the arrangement of the parts of an object |
| 3. | the act or state of conforming |
| 4. | chem |
| a. another name for configuration | |
| b. one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration | |
| confor'mational | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
conformation
1510s, from L. conformationem, noun of action from conformare (see conform).
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Medical Dictionary
conformation con·for·ma·tion (kŏn'fər-mā'shən)
n.
One of the spatial arrangements of atoms in a molecule that can come about through free rotation of the atoms about a single chemical bond.
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