hyperconformity
mɪ noun, plural con·form·i·ties.
1.
action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc.
2.
correspondence in form, nature, or character; agreement, congruity, or accordance.
3.
compliance or acquiescence; obedience.
4.
( often initial capital letter ) compliance with the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England.
5.
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conformity or conformance (kənˈfɔːmɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ities, -ances | |
| 1. | compliance in actions, behaviour, etc, with certain accepted standards or norms |
| 2. | correspondence or likeness in form or appearance; congruity; agreement |
| 3. | compliance with the practices of an established church |
| conformance or conformance | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
conformity
c.1430, conformyte, from Fr. conformité (14c.), from V.L. conformitatem, from conformare (see conform). Modern form is from 17c.
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conformity definition
Agreement between an individual's behavior and a group's standards or expectations. A conformist is one who follows the majority's desires or standards. (See also beatniks, bureaucrat, organization man, peer group, and peer pressure.)
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