Conform
/kənˈfɔːrm/noun
To comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially accepted conventions.
Did you know?The etymology of 'conform' reveals its ties to an ancient concept of shaping oneself to fit a mold, akin to the art of alchemy where transformation is key.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conformare
“to shape or mold together, to form in harmony”
Old French
Old French
conformer
“to fashion or shape, to bring into agreement”
Middle English
Middle English
conformeren
“to comply with, to bring into alignment”
Modern English
Modern English
conform
“to act in accordance with accepted standards or norms”