English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.
Conformal — may refer to: Conformal map, in mathematics Conformal geometry, in mathematics Conformal map projection, in cartography Conformal film on a surface Conformal coating in electronics Conformal hypergraph, in mathematics Conformal field theory in… … Wikipedia
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 — /kənˈfɔməl/ (say kuhn fawmuhl) adjective 1. Geography (of a map) accurate in shape and scale over a small area; orthomorphic. 2. Mathematics preserving the sizes of all the original angles in a projection. {Late Latin conformāl(is) having the… … Australian-English 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 a) Describing something that conforms, especially that matches the shape of something. b) Describing a map projection which has the property of preserving relative angles over small scales (except at a limited number of distinct points) … Wiktionary
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·formal … English syllables
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 — adj. (of a map) showing any small area in its correct shape. Derivatives: conformally adv. Etymology: LL conformalis (as conform) … Useful english dictionary
Conformal coating — material is applied to electronic circuitry to act as protection against moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes that, if uncoated (non protected), could result in damage or failure of the electronics to function. When electronics… … Wikipedia
