conformable

adjective

con·​form·​able kən-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl How to pronounce conformable (audio)
1
: corresponding or consistent in form or character
conduct conformable to their principles
2
: submissive, compliant
be patient and conformable to my directionsSir Walter Scott
3
: following in unbroken sequence
used of geologic strata formed under uniform conditions
conformably adverb

Examples of conformable in a Sentence

one of the more conformable inmates in a prison that's filled with unruly ones
Recent Examples on the Web In particular, embodiments describe protective cover layer structures that may be implemented in curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display modules, and in particular with curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display panels. Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Apr. 2021 Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith? Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022 Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way. Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021 Everyone is conformable being near other people, because no one is groping anyone or looking for anything other than to maintain their own space and enjoy the music. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 25 July 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conformable was in the 15th century

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“Conformable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conformable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

conformable

adjective
con·​form·​able kən-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl How to pronounce conformable (audio)
1
: similar in form or character
conformable to established practice
2
conformably adverb
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