konform
Translation
compliant, conformist, in accordance with
Examples
Sein Verhalten ist nicht konform mit den Regeln.
His behaviour is not in accordance with the rules.
Er geht mit der allgemeinen Meinung konform.
He conforms to the general opinion.
Grammar Patterns
to be in accordance/conformity ((with sth.)) His behaviour is not in accordance with the rules.
Similar Words
übereinstimmend, entsprechend; Antonyms: nonkonform, abweichend
Etymology
From Latin 'conformis', meaning 'of the same form' (con- 'with, together' + forma 'form').
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) and 'form'. To be 'konform' is to be 'with the form' or shape of something else, like rules or opinions.