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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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