Definitions
- Referring to following established rules, standards, or expectations. - Describing behavior that aligns with social norms or conventions. - Talking about adhering to a set of guidelines or regulations.
- Referring to following rules or laws without resistance or opposition. - Describing behavior that is obedient or submissive to authority or regulations. - Talking about adhering to a set of guidelines or requirements.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that follows established rules or guidelines.
- 2Both words imply a level of obedience or adherence to authority.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or professional contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Conforming emphasizes following established standards or expectations, while compliant emphasizes obedience to authority or regulations.
- 2Attitude: Conforming can imply a willingness to follow standards or norms, while compliant can imply a lack of resistance or opposition.
- 3Usage: Conforming is often used in the context of meeting expectations or standards, while compliant is often used in the context of following rules or regulations.
- 4Connotation: Conforming can have a neutral or positive connotation, while compliant can have a negative connotation of being too submissive or passive.
Remember this!
Conforming and compliant are synonyms that describe behavior that follows established rules or guidelines. However, conforming emphasizes following established standards or expectations, while compliant emphasizes obedience to authority or regulations. Additionally, conforming can imply a willingness to follow standards or norms, while compliant can imply a lack of resistance or opposition.
