What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
conformity
Example
The company requires conformity to its dress code policy. [conformity: noun]
Example
The group's conformity to the leader's ideas was impressive. [conformity: noun]
confirmity
Example
The DNA test provided confirmity of the suspect's guilt. [confirmity: noun]
Example
Can you confirmity that the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow? [confirmity: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Conformity is more common than confirmity in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between conformity and confirmity?
Both conformity and confirmity can be used in formal contexts, but conformity is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
