2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Conformable \Con*form"a*ble\, a.
1. Corresponding in form character, opinions, etc.; similar;
like consistent; proper or suitable; -- usually followed
by to
The fragments of Sappho give us a taste of her way
of writing perfectly conformable with that
character. --Addison.
Conformable to Scripture as well as to philosophy.
--Whewell.
To make matters somewhat conformable for the old
knight. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. Disposed to compliance or obedience; ready to follow
direstions submissive; compliant.
I have been to you a true and humble wife, At all
times to your will conformable. --Shak.
3. (Geol.) Parallel, or nearly so -- said of strata in
contact
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
conformable
adj 1: quick to comply; "I have been to you a true and humble wife,
at all times to your will conformable"-Shakespeare
2: in keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans
conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant
with his background" [syn: {accordant}, {agreeable}, {consonant},
{in accord(p)}, {in agreement(p)}, {concordant}]
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