Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
"His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution."
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
"The product was tested for conformance with safety standards."
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
"The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein."
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
"She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd."
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with social norms.
"The students were praised for their conformity to the school regulations."
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
"The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience."
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
"She had to confront her fears before making the speech."
A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
"The protest led to a confrontation with the police."
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
"The complex instructions confused the students."
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
"She felt confused by the complicated instructions."
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
"The instructions were confusing and hard to follow."
a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind
"The sudden change in schedule caused a lot of confusion."
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
"The soup began to congeal after being left on the table."
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
"They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk."
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
"His congeniality makes him popular among friends."
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
"The child was born with a congenital heart defect."
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
"Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour."
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
"The road was congested during rush hour."
Traffic jam or overcrowded condition in roads or areas where there is excessive presence of vehicles or people.
"Urban congestion leads to longer travel times."
A large corporation consisting of diverse companies under one group.
"The multinational conglomerate owns businesses in technology, finance, and media."
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
"The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls."
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
"I want to congratulate you on your promotion."
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
"She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award."
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
"Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success."
To come together in a group or crowd.
"People congregated in the park to celebrate the festival."
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
"The congregation gathered to hear the sermon."
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
"The international congress on climate change will be held next year."
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
"The bill received strong congressional support."
The state of being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence.
"There is a strong congruence between his values and his actions."
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
"Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization."
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
"The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce."
relating to or denoting conifers, trees that bear cones and evergreen needles
"Coniferous forests are common in colder regions."
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
"His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof."
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion without sufficient evidence
"The critics conjectured that the book was inspired by real events."
to join together or unite; to combine
"The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea."
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
"They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness."
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
"Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'."
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
"French verbs have complex conjugations."
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
"The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions."
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
"The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat."
to join or link two or more things together
"The new bridge will connect the two cities."
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
"There is a strong connection between exercise and health."
The state of being connected or interconnected; capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
"The connectivity in rural areas needs improvement."
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
"The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard."
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
"The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company."
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
"He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power."
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
"She is a true connoisseur of fine art."
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.
"The word 'home' has a positive connotation of warmth and family."
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
"The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality."
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
"They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip."
