conformable
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7.0
- adjective
- /kənˈfɔrməbl/
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conforme
- "Some members of each vestry had not subscribed to be conformable to the doctrine and discipline of the Church of England, as the law requires," and many of the Washington vestrymen had "not taken the oaths to the government."
Examples
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And the role of the conformable wife fell completely into disfavor.
Fiction book (1990) -
29 For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated to be made conformable to the image of his Son: that he might be the Firstborn among many brethren.
Blog text (16) -
In the early days of their marriage, her highest ambition was to be a conformable wife, one that Edgar would be proud to come home to.
Fiction book (1990) -
Adore Him in your infirmities, offer yourself to Him from time to time; and, in the height of your sufferings, beseech Him humbly and affectionately (as a child to his father) to make you conformable to His holy will.
Blog text (29) -
Nature seems disposed to act in the same manner if furnished with identical P112 materials, whether to reproduce monstrosities such as the mule that issues from a congress of ass and mare, or beings conformable to their particular species.
Fiction book (1991) -
She was very conformable and eagerly followed her teacher's instructions during the project.
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The company culture encourages employees to be conformable to the established guidelines and practices.
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To fit in with her friends, she became conformable to their tastes and preferences.
Synonyms
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1.0
Willing to do what someone in charge tells you
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5.1
Willing to follow rules or do what other people want
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5.9
Willing to accept advice or follow rules
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4.8
Careful to follow laws, rules, and customs
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4.3
Following accepted customs and rules of a group
Being too ready to obey others and not speak up
Willing to follow rules and act like other people in a group
Following rules or standards that must be met
Willing to follow orders or requests
Agreeing with rules, plans, or beliefs
Respectful and willing to accept other people's opinions
Antonyms
How Compliant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Conformable comes from the parts con- 'with' and form 'shape'. A helpful image is people fitting into the same mold, ready to go along with others. So to be conformable here is to be willing to follow others' wishes or rules.