1. the arrangement or structure of the parts of something
2. the three-dimensional spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule
Usage: chemistry
3. the overall structure and proportions of an animal’s body
Usage: biology; veterinary

Examples

• The protein can exist in several different conformations.
• Scientists studied the molecular conformations of the new compound.
• The judge evaluated the horse’s conformation during the show.
• Different conformations of the same molecule may have different properties.
• The dog’s conformation met all the breed standards.
• Researchers mapped the various conformations of the DNA strand.
• The crystal’s conformations were analyzed using X-ray diffraction.