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conformal definition

con·formal (-fôr′məl)

adjective

  1. Math. of a transformation in which corresponding angles are equal
  2. designating or of a map projection in which shapes at any point are true, but areas become increasingly exaggerated

Etymology: < LL(Ec) conformalis, conformable, similar < L conformare: see conform

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