Definition of conformal
1 : leaving the size of the angle between corresponding curves unchanged conformal transformation
2 of a map : representing small areas in their true shape
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Origin and Etymology of conformal
Late Latin conformalis having the same shape, from Latin com- + formalis formal, from forma
First Known Use: 1893
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