The manner in which a body is formed; the particular texture or structure of a body, or disposition of the parts which compose it; form; structure; often with relation to some other body, and with adaptation to some purpose or effect. Light of different colors is reflected from bodies, according to their different conformation. Varieties of sound depend on the conformation of the organs.

The act of conforming; the act of producing suitableness, or conformity; with to; as the conformation of our hearts and lives to the duties of true religion.

In medical science, the particular make or construction of the body peculiar to an individual; as a good or bad conformation.