conformation vs counterbalance

conformation and counterbalance both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
conformation	Yes	No	No	No
counterbalance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, counterbalance is a hypernym of conformation; that is, counterbalance is a word with a broader meaning than conformation:

Other hypernyms of conformation include balance, equilibrium, equipoise.

conformation (noun)	counterbalance (noun)
acting according to certain accepted standards	a weight that balances another weight
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	a compensating equivalent
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing	equality of distribution

conformation (verb)	counterbalance (verb)
	oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
	contrast with equal weight or force
	adjust for