Definition of Conformation
Conformation
con·for·ma·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of conforming or the state of being conformed.
e.g. The conformation of the horse's body was perfect for racing.
(noun)
the action of adapting or conforming something to a standard, plan, or model, or the degree to which something conforms;
e.g. There is a high level of conformation between their initial plans and their final product.
(noun)
(chemistry) the way in which the parts of a molecule are arranged or oriented in space, or each of the forms that it can take by rotating the atoms around a single bond;
e.g. This is the most stable conformation possible for this molecule.
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