1. Mechanism which “adapts and periodically readapts the Biopsychical individual to the basic conditions and axiomatic values of human social life” (1967:43)

2. Conform: 1 v be similar, be in line with Antonyms: depart , deviate , diverge , vary be at variance with; be out of line with Types: scan Conform to a metrical pattern v adapt or Conform oneself to new or different conditions Synonyms: adapt , adjust Types: show 12 types hide 12 types readapt , readjust adjust anew readapt adapt anew