conformal
adjective
- Math. of a transformation in which corresponding angles are equal
- designating or of a map projection in which shapes at any point are true, but areas become increasingly exaggerated
See conformal in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kən-fôrˈməl)
adjective- Mathematics Designating or specifying a mapping of a surface or region upon another surface so that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged.
- Of or relating to a map projection in which small areas are rendered with true shape.
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