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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Conformable \Con*form"a*ble\, adjective
1. Corresponding in form, character, opinions, etc.; similar; like; consistent; proper or suitable; -- usually followed by to.
The fragments of Sappho give us a taste of her way of writing perfectly conformable with that character. --Addison.
I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable --Shakespeare
Conformable to Scripture as well as to philosophy. --Whewell.
To make matters somewhat conformable for the old knight. --Sir W. Scott.
2. Disposed to compliance or obedience; ready to follow directions; quick to comply; submissive; compliant.
I have been to you a true and humble wife, At all times to your will conformable. --Shak.
3. (Geol.) Parallel, or nearly so; -- said of strata in contact.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
conformable
adjective
1: quick to comply; "I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable"-Shakespeare
2: disposed or willing to comply; "someone amenable to persuasion"; "the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak"- Matthew 26:41 [syn: {amenable}, {willing}]
3: in keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant with his background" [syn: {accordant}, {agreeable}, {consonant}, {concordant}]
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