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conformable

con·form·a·ble [ kən fáwrməb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. in agreement: consistent or compatible with something
This gradual increase is conformable with the theory.

2. similar: similar in form or shape
I think this software is conformable with what you already have on your system.

3. compliant: eager to obey or comply with the wishes of others ( literary )

4. geology above previous layer: describes a layer of rock that lies on the stratum that was deposited immediately before it, so there is no break in stratigraphic sequence or intervening erosion


con·form·a·bil·i·ty [ kən fàwrmə bíllətee ] noun
con·form·a·ble·ness noun
con·form·a·bly adverb
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