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• Conformable — Con*form a*ble, a. 1. Corresponding in form, character, opinions, etc.; similar; like; consistent; proper or suitable; usually followed by to. [1913 Webster] The fragments of Sappho give us a taste of her way of writing perfectly conformable with …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• conformable — [kən fôr′mə bəl] adj. [ME] 1. that conforms; specif., a) similar b) in harmony or agreement c) adapted; suited 2. quick to conform; obedient; compliant 3. Geol. uninterruptedly parallel: said of sedimentary strata that …   English World dictionary

• conformable — adjective Date: 15th century 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• conformable — /keuhn fawr meuh beuhl/, adj. 1. corresponding in form, nature, or character; similar. 2. compliant; obedient; submissive: a conformable disposition. 3. Geol. of or pertaining to an unbroken sequence of strata or beds, characteristic of… …   Universalium

• conformable — adjective (usu. conformable to) 1》 disposed or accustomed to conform. 2》 similar in nature; consistent. 3》 Geology (of strata) deposited in a continuous sequence, and having the same direction of stratification. Derivatives conformability noun… …   English new terms dictionary

• conformable — /kənˈfɔməbəl/ (say kuhn fawmuhbuhl) adjective 1. corresponding in form or character; similar. 2. exhibiting agreement or harmony: conformable to the new design. 3. compliant, acquiescent, or submissive. 4. Geology (of strata or beds) having the… …  

• conformable — con•form•a•ble [[t]kənˈfɔr mə bəl[/t]] adj. 1) corresponding in form, nature, or character; similar 2) compliant; obedient; submissive 3) gel of or pertaining to an unbroken sequence of geologic strata or beds, characteristic of uninterrupted… …   From formal English to slang

• conformable — adj. 1 (often foll. by to) similar. 2 (often foll. by with) consistent. 3 (often foll. by to) adapted. 4 tractable, submissive. 5 Geol. (of strata in contact) lying in the same direction. Derivatives: conformability n. conformably adv. Etymology …   Useful english dictionary

• Lithostratigraphy — is a sub dicipline of stratigraphy, the geological science associated with the study of strata or rock layers. Major focuses include geochronology, comparative geology, and petrology. In general a stratum will be primarily igneous or sedimentary… …   Wikipedia

• conformity — /keuhn fawr mi tee/, n., pl. conformities. 1. action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc. 2. correspondence in form, nature, or character; agreement, congruity, or accordance. 3. compliance or acquiescence;… …   Universalium

• Triassic Period — Interval of geologic time, с 248–206 million years ago, that marks the beginning of the Mesozoic Era. Many new vertebrates emerged during the Triassic, heralding the major changes that were to occur in both terrestrial and marine life forms… …   Universalium