conformable

adjective

con·​form·​able kən-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl 

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

: following in unbroken sequence

—used of geologic strata formed under uniform conditions

conformably

kən-ˈfȯr-mə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• amenable
• biddable
• compliant
• docile
• law-abiding
• obedient
• submissive
• tractable

Examples of conformable in a Sentence

one of the more conformable inmates in a prison that's filled with unruly ones

Recent Examples on the Web

In particular, embodiments describe protective cover layer structures that may be implemented in curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display modules, and in particular with curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display panels. —Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Apr. 2021

Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith? —Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022

Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way. —Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021

Everyone is conformable being near other people, because no one is groping anyone or looking for anything other than to maintain their own space and enjoy the music. —Matt Wake | [e-mail], al, 25 July 2019

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

conformable

adjective

con·​form·​able kən-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl 

1

: similar in form or character

conformable to established practice

2

: submissive, compliant

conformably

-blē 

adverb