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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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Origin of conformal

First recorded in 1640–50, conformal is from the Late Latin word confōrmālis of the same shape. See con-, formal1
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British Dictionary definitions for conformal

conformal
/ (kənˈfɔːməl) /

adjective
maths
  1. (of a transformation) preserving the angles of the depicted surface
  2. (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-fôrməl ]

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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