Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In agreement or harmony; consistent with something: Describes something that is in keeping with, matches, or follows established rules, patterns, or expectations.
   • Willing to comply; obedient: Describes a person who is disposed to follow directions, agree with others, or adapt to circumstances.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (In agreement):
  • The new policy is conformable with international standards.
  • The results were conformable to our initial predictions.
• Adjective (Willing to comply):
  • He was a conformable student who always followed the rules.
  • She found the committee members to be quite conformable to the proposed changes.

Advanced Usage

• "Conformable to": This is the standard preposition used to indicate what something is in agreement with.
  • The software update must be conformable to the existing system architecture.
• In geological contexts, "conformable" describes rock strata that are parallel and were deposited without significant interruption.
  • The conformable layers of sandstone indicate a stable depositional environment over time.

Variants and Related Words

• Conform (verb): To comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to social norms.
  • Employees must conform to the company's dress code.
• Conformity (noun): Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; similarity in form or character.
  • The product is in conformity with safety regulations.
• Conformation (noun): The shape or structure of something, especially an animal.
  • The horse was prized for its excellent conformation.

Synonyms

• Compatible: Able to exist or be used together without conflict.
• Consistent: Acting or done in the same way over time; not containing logical contradictions.
• Compliant: Disposed to agree with others or obey rules.
• Amenable: Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

Antonyms

• Incompatible: So opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together.
• Nonconformist: A person whose behavior or views do not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
• Recalcitrant: Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Adjective

1. in keeping
   • salaries agreeable with current trends
   • plans conformable with your wishes
   • expressed views concordant with his background
2. disposed or willing to comply
   • someone amenable to persuasion
3. quick to comply
   • I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable-Shakespeare