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Conformable adj.

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." "I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable" "Conformable to Scripture as well as to philosophy." "To make matters somewhat conformable for the old knight."

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."

(Geol.) Parallel, or nearly so; said of strata in contact.

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"Conformable" Quotes from Famous Books

... presumes Mr Adams has communicated to Congress his Majesty's refusal to accede to the terms of the mediation of the Imperial Courts, until they should agree to acknowledge the American Plenipotentiaries in the manner most conformable to the dignity of the United States; and observes thereon, that if the King was so attentive to a matter of form, though it might indeed in our present situation be considered as important, he would not ...

— The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI • Various

... Thrusts, the Button should hit before the Right Foot comes to the Ground, and the Left Hand and Arm be stretched out smartly, to help the Body forward, and give more Swiftness to the Thrust: The Left Hand should always be conformable to the Right, turning to Quart or Tierce, according to the Thrust. The Left Hand and Arm should be on a Line with the Thigh, and their Height a little ...

— The Art of Fencing - The Use of the Small Sword • Monsieur L'Abbat

... opinions or conduct ever so wild and extravagant, we are to presume, that they are as much the result of impartial inquiry and honest conviction, as if his sentiments and actions had been strictly conformable to the rules of reason and sobriety. Never indeed was there a principle more general in its use, more sovereign in its potency. How does its beautiful simplicity also, and compendious brevity, give it rank before the ...

— A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity. • William Wilberforce

... the recital of events strictly conformable with historic facts by consulting newspapers, documents, almanacs, diaries, genealogical records, ...

— Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times - 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance • Charles Carleton Coffin

... Employments, or take Pensions from the Court; is least liable to Corruption; wou'd prevent exorbitant Expence, and soonest destroy the pernicious Practice of drinking and bribing for Elections, or is most conformable to ancient Custom. The Law that lately pass'd with so much Struggle for Triennial Parliaments shall content me, till the Legislative shall think fit ...

— Franco-Gallia • Francis Hotoman

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