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 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]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

conformable adj
1: quick to comply; "I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable"-Shakespeare
2: disposed or willing to comply; "someone amenable to persuasion"; "the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak"- Matthew
26: 41 [syn: amenable, willing]
3: in keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant with his background" [syn: accordant, agreeable, consonant, concordant]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Conformable \Con*form"a*ble\, a.

1. 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. --Addison.

Conformable to Scripture as well as to philosophy. --Whewell.

To make matters somewhat conformable for the old knight. --Sir W. Scott.

2. Disposed to compliance or obedience; ready to follow direstions; submissive; compliant.

I have been to you a true and humble wife, At all times to your will conformable. --Shak.

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

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)