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(-fôr′məl)

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

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

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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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Origin: Late Latin cōnfōrmālis, similar

Origin: : Latin com-, com-

Origin: + Latin fōrma, shape

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