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conformable


con·form·able

adj \kən-ˈfr-mə-bəl\

Definition of CONFORMABLE

1
: corresponding or consistent in form or character <conduct conformable to their principles>
2
: submissive, compliant <be patient and conformable to my directions — Sir Walter Scott>
3
: following in unbroken sequence —used of geologic strata formed under uniform conditions
con·form·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of CONFORMABLE

  1. <one of the more conformable inmates in a prison that's filled with unruly ones>

First Known Use of CONFORMABLE

15th century

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