conformal
of, relating to, or noting a map or transformation in which angles and scale are preserved.
Origin of conformal
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How to use conformal in a sentence
Many-worlds quantum theory gives a new twist on conformal cyclic cosmology, though not one that Penrose agrees with.
The powerful symmetry, known as conformal invariance, is actually a package of three separate symmetries that are all wrapped up within it.
Mathematicians Prove Symmetry of Phase Transitions | Allison Whitten | July 8, 2021 | Quanta MagazineAs another illustration we may take the conformal representation of an equilateral triangle upon a half plane.
Such surfaces are capable of a conformal representation on a plane, by which geodesics are represented by straight lines.
British Dictionary definitions for conformal
/ (kənˈfɔːməl) /
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(of a transformation) preserving the angles of the depicted surface
(of a parameter) relating to such a transformation
Also called: orthomorphic (of a map projection) maintaining true shape over a small area and scale in every direction
Origin of conformal
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Scientific definitions for conformal
[ kən-fôr′məl ]
Relating to the mapping of a surface or region onto another surface so that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged.
Relating to a map projection in which small areas are rendered with true shape.
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