conforming

Adjective
Synonyms: conformist

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)Synonyms: conformist
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Webster's Dictionary (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]

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]

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