conformation
con·for·ma·tion
noun
1.
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
2.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- “he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke”
Origin
From Latin confōrmātiō. By surface analysis, conform + -ation.
Phrases
- boat conformation
- chair conformation
- chromosome conformation capture
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