Conforming

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Conform \Con*form"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conformed}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Conforming}.] [F. conformer, L. conformare,
     -formatum; con- + formare to form, forma form. See {Form}.]
     To shape in accordance with; to make like; to bring into
     harmony or agreement with; -- usually with to or unto.
     [1913 Webster]


  
           Demand of them wherefore they conform not themselves
           unto the order of the church.            --Hooker.
     [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  conforming \conforming\ adj.
     1. adhering to established customs or doctrines, especially
        in religion, as e.g. Orthodox Judaism. [Narrower terms:
        {orthodox (vs. unorthodox)}]
  
     Syn: conformist.
          [WordNet 1.5]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  conforming
       adj : adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in
             religion) [syn: {conformist}]