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 that character. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] To make matters somewhat conformable for the old knight. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Disposed to compliance or obedience; ready to follow directions; quick to comply; submissive; compliant. [ 1913 Webster ] I have been to you a true and humble wife, At all times to your will conformable. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Geol.) Parallel, or nearly so; -- said of strata in contact. [ 1913 Webster ] |