Conformity
(noun)
- The act of conforming, or following established norms, customs, or rules.
- Compliance with a particular standard, expectation, or requirement.
- Correspondence in form, manner, or character with something else.
- Harmony with one's surroundings or with established norms, customs, or rules.
Origin:
The word 'conformity' originated from the latin word 'conformitas' which means 'agreement' or 'correspondence'.
Examples:
- The pressure to conform to societal norms was strong.
- She showed a remarkable lack of conformity to conventional standards of behavior.
- The parts were manufactured to ensure conformity with the specifications.
- The building's architecture was in conformity with the local style.
- Her dress was a conformity to the dress code.