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Conformation vs Formation - What's the difference?

conformation | formation |

As nouns the difference between conformation and formation

is that conformation is the act of conforming; the act of producing conformity while formation is something possessing structure or form.

conformation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
  • The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure, as depending on the arrangement of parts; form; arrangement.
  • (chemistry) The spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a single bond
  • formation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something possessing structure or form.
  • The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • (geology) A rock or face of a mountain.
  • (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.
  • (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
  • The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.
  • Synonyms

    * (military grouping of units) battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team * (military arrangement of forces) tactical formation, battle formation