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Webster 1913 Edition


Conformable

Con-form′a-ble

,
Adj.
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 directions; quick to comply; submissive; compliant.
I have been to you a true and humble wife,
At all times to your will
conformable
.
Shakespeare
3.
(Geol.)
Parallel, or nearly so; – said of strata in contact.

Webster 1828 Edition


Conformable

CONFORMABLE

,
Adj.
1.
Correspondent; having the same or similar external form, or shape; like; resembling; as an edifice conformable to a model or draft.
2.
Having the same or similar manners, opinions or moral qualities.
The Gentiles were not made conformable to the Jews, in that which was to cease at the coming of Christ.
3.
Agreeable; suitable; consistent; as, nature is conformable to herself.
4.
Compliant; ready to follow directions; submissive; obsequious; peaceable; disposed to obey.
I have been to you a true and humble wife, At all time to your will conformable.
It is generally followed by to, but good writers have used with. In its etymological sense, that may be conformed, capable of being conformed, it seems not to be used.

Definition 2024


conformable

conformable

English

Adjective

conformable (comparative more conformable, superlative most conformable)

  1. Having the same shape, very similar.

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