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conformal
[ kuhn-fawr-muhl ]
/ kənˈfɔr məl /
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adjective
of, relating to, or noting a map or transformation in which angles and scale are preserved.
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How to use conformal in a sentence
Many-worlds quantum theory gives a new twist on conformal cyclic cosmology, though not one that Penrose agrees with.
The powerful symmetry, known as conformal invariance, is actually a package of three separate symmetries that are all wrapped up within it.
As another illustration we may take the conformal representation of an equilateral triangle upon a half plane.
Such surfaces are capable of a conformal representation on a plane, by which geodesics are represented by straight lines.
British Dictionary definitions for conformal
conformal
/ (kənˈfɔːməl) /
adjective
maths
- (of a transformation) preserving the angles of the depicted surface
- (of a parameter) relating to such a transformation
Also called: orthomorphic (of a map projection) maintaining true shape over a small area and scale in every direction
Word Origin for conformal
C17: from Late Latin conformālis having the same shape, from Latin com- same + forma shape
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Scientific definitions for conformal
conformal
[ kən-fôr′məl ]
Relating to the mapping of a surface or region onto another surface so that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged.
Relating to a map projection in which small areas are rendered with true shape.
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