I am confused by this word "conformity", can you help me with it?
By MyCelestial
@MyCelestial (102)
China
February 23, 2008 5:05am CST
I think its meaning is somewhat similar to "cooperation", but my friend considers "compromise", what so you think?
4 responses
@kriskit_che (100)
• Japan
23 Feb 08
cooperation and compromise are different from conformity; conformity means to AGREE in a certain things with your own BELIEF while cooperation is refer as to work for a common benefit.
compromise is a MUTUAL AGREEMENT, it is like a mutual promise (in latin- Com + promittere; in english- com + promise).
hope this will help you...
@MyCelestial (102)
• China
23 Feb 08
Thank you very much for the detailed meaning of them!
I'v never truly understood them before.
@paid2write (5201)
•
23 Feb 08
I would say it means being conventional, acting in the same way as everyone else. To conform to the ways of others is not right for everyone but if you don't conform to society you may be seen as rebellious, eccentric, devious or dangerous.
@MyCelestial (102)
• China
23 Feb 08
Thank you, I want know about it because I'm writing a composition about it. I think I should reexamine it now.
@sweetaspie52 (2359)
• United States
23 Feb 08
the word comfority mean to make similier or to adapt.Thank God for dictionaries
@sleblanc (114)
• Canada
23 Feb 08
i think both of you are a little bit off.
conformity refers to corresponding to, or abiding by certain
rules and norms. for example, people conform to society's rules by
following the laws and not breaking them. however, somebody who
breaks the laws of society is seen as "non-conforming" because they
deviate from society's norms, rules or regulations.
hope that helps!
