conformation
How something's formed
Conformation is the shape or structure of something, particularly how parts are arranged in relation to each other.
In chemistry, it refers to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule that can rotate without breaking bonds.
In animal breeding, conformation describes how well an animal's physical structure matches breed standards: The judge examined the dog's conformation.
The word shares territory with configuration and form but emphasizes arrangement rather than outline.
Official physical specifications for purebreds
- judgingForming an opinion
- handlerOne who manages something
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- stackingPlacing items vertically
ring · show · purebred · pedigree · grooming · exhibition · champion · angulation
Chain becoming functional structure
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- denaturationStructural breakdown of proteins
- chaperoneProtective adult companion
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
domain · motif · active site · hydrogen bonding · misfolding · prion · aggregation · induced fit
External outline of something
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- configurationArrangement of parts
- geometryScience of spatial relationships
- architectureBuilding design discipline
framework · anatomy · skeleton · lattice · spatial arrangement · outline · contour · morphology
Shared position between parties
- accordanceState of agreement
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- correspondenceExchanged written communication
compatibility · harmony · accord · consistency · concordance · obedience · observance · fulfillment
breed standard
Official physical specifications for purebreds
stacking · ring · show · purebred · pedigree · grooming · exhibition · champion · angulation · topline
protein folding
Chain becoming functional structure
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- denaturationStructural breakdown of proteins
- chaperoneProtective adult companion
enzyme · domain · motif · active site · hydrogen bonding · misfolding · prion · aggregation · induced fit · lock and key
shape
External outline of something
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- configurationArrangement of parts
- geometryScience of spatial relationships
architecture · framework · anatomy · skeleton · lattice · spatial arrangement · outline · contour · morphology · pattern
agreement
Shared position between parties
- accordanceState of agreement
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
correspondence · compatibility · harmony · accord · consistency · concordance · obedience · observance · fulfillment · adaptation
- animal husbandrybreeding, sire, dam, stud, captive breeding
- dog showsdog shows, show ring, handler, show dog, show dogs
- horse showsshow ring, horses, show rings, showmanship, riders
- horse traitsspeed, endurance, stamina, strength, agility
- livestock breedingbreeding, artificial insemination, insemination, mating, semen
- livestock showsstock show, livestock show, livestock shows, showring, show ring
conformationdisarray
Lack of order
shapelessness · disorder · formlessness · amorphousness · distortion
conformationnonconformity
Rejection of prevailing norms
noncompliance · defiance · resistance · rebellion · deviation
- chair conformationStable hexagonal carbon arrangement