conformable

[ kuhn-fawr-muh-buhl ]

adjective

1. corresponding in form, nature, or character; similar.
2. compliant; obedient; submissive:

   a conformable disposition.

3. Geology. of or relating to an unbroken sequence of strata or beds, characteristic of uninterrupted deposition.

conformable

/ kənˈfɔːməbəl /

adjective

1. corresponding in character; similar
2. obedient; submissive
3. foll by to in agreement or harmony (with); consistent (with)
4. (of rock strata) lying in a parallel arrangement so that their original relative positions have remained undisturbed
5. maths (of two matrices) related so that the number of columns in one is equal to the number of rows in the other

Derived Forms

• conˌformaˈbility, noun
• conˈformably, adverb

Other Words From

• subcon·forma·ble adjective
• subcon·forma·ble·ness noun
• subcon·forma·bly adverb
• super·con·forma·ble adjective
• super·con·forma·ble·ness noun
• super·con·forma·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conformable¹

1425–75; late Middle English. See conform, -able

Example Sentences

"So, it is a two-step process with getting consumers conformable with going back to the parks."

From Fox News

“Soon traditional rigid implants will evolve into conformable systems capable of harvesting the energy they need to function from the patient.”

From Scientific American

“I am quite conformable that with help from the community, these individuals will be brought to justice,” Thomas said.

From Los Angeles Times

Concerned about service time, the union is not yet conformable with that plan.

From Washington Times

My absence from that ship is most conformable to my desires.

From Literature