Third person singular of conform; acts in accordance with rules, standards, or expectations. Adapts or adjusts to fit established patterns.
From Latin conformare, from com- (together) + formare (to form). Originally meant 'to shape according to a pattern,' evolved to include behavioral and social compliance.
The pressure to conform is so strong that Solomon Asch's famous experiments showed people would give obviously wrong answers just to match a group, revealing how our need for social acceptance can override our own perceptions.
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