- conformalis
cōnfōrmālis, e (conformo), gleichförmig, ähnlich, Tert. de res. carn. 47 u.a.
http://www.zeno.org/Georges-1913. 1806–1895.
conformalis
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conformal — adjective Etymology: Late Latin conformalis having the same shape, from Latin com + formalis formal, from forma Date: 1893 1. leaving the size of the angle between corresponding curves unchanged < conformal transformation > 2. of a map… … New Collegiate Dictionary
conformal — /keuhn fawr meuhl/, adj. of, pertaining to, or noting a map or transformation in which angles and scale are preserved. [1640 50; < LL conformalis of the same shape. See CON , FORMAL1] * * * … Universalium
conformal — adjective (of a map) preserving the correct angles between directions within small areas, though distorting distances. Derivatives conformally adverb Origin C17 (in the sense conformable ): from late L. conformalis, from con together + formalis… … English new terms dictionary
conformal — con•for•mal [[t]kənˈfɔr məl[/t]] adj. geo of or designating a map or transformation in which angles and scale are preserved • Etymology: 1640–50; < LL confōrmālis of the same shape. See con , formal … From formal English to slang
conformal — [kənfôr′məl] adj. [< LL(Ec) conformalis, conformable, similar < L conformare: see CONFORM] 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 … English World dictionary
conformal — adj. (of a map) showing any small area in its correct shape. Derivatives: conformally adv. Etymology: LL conformalis (as conform) … Useful english dictionary
con|for|mal — «kuhn FR muhl», adjective. 1. Cartography. having the same scale in all directions at any given point: »The Mercator is a conformal projection; i.e., any very small area, such as a small bay or peninsula, is shown in practically its true shape.… … Useful english dictionary
