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conformable

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con⋅form⋅a⋅ble

[kuhn-fawr-muh-buhl]
–adjective
1. corresponding in form, nature, or character; similar.
2. compliant; obedient; submissive: a conformable disposition.
3. Geology. of or pertaining to an unbroken sequence of strata or beds, characteristic of uninterrupted deposition.


Origin:
1425–75; late ME. See conform, -able
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con·form·a·ble   (kən-fôr'mə-bəl)   
adj.  
  1. Corresponding; similar: plans that are conformable to your wishes.

  2. Quick to comply; submissive.

  3. Geology Of, relating to, or being strata that are parallel to each other without interruption.

con·form'a·bil'i·ty, con·form'a·ble·ness n., con·form'a·bly adv.
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