conformation

UK: /ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ US: (kon′fôr mā′shən)

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con•for•ma•tion  (kon′fôr mā′shən), n. 

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).

• Latin confōrmātiōn- (stem of confōrmātiō), equivalent. to confōrmāt(us) past participle of confōrmāre to shape (con- con- + fōrm(a) form + -āt(us) -ate¹) + -iōn- -ion
• 1505–15

con′for•ma′tion•al, adj. 
Synonyms

• 1. configuration, shape.

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conformation / ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ noun

1. the general shape or outline of an object; configuration
2. the arrangement of the parts of an object