(mathematics) A mapping, between points of one coordinate system and another, in which the angles of intersection between pairs of curves are preserved.

(chemistry) The study of the arrangement in space of the constituent atoms of a molecule that may undergo rotation about one or more single bonds

(chemistry) A form of isomerism in which isomers differ in the conformation of the molecule due to rotation of atoms about one or more single bonds

(optics) A method of designing optical systems in which the conformation of the lenses is chosen to optimize its interaction with the local environment

(chemistry) an unstable chemical conformation of a six-membered single bonded carbon ring such as cyclohexane

Alternative form of nonconforming

plural of chair conformation

plural of boat conformation

plural of conformal geometry

(geometry) The study of conformal (angle-preserving) transformations on a space; / (formally) an ordered pair comprising a space and the group of conformal transformations that act on the space.