Search the Dictionary

Webster’s Dictionary (1828)



52 words match “CONFORMABLE”

MOHAMMEDANIZE; MOHAMMEDIZE v.
To make conformable to the principles, or customs and rites, of Mohammedanism. [Written also Mahometanize.]
OVERLAP n.
An extension of geological beds above and beyond others, as in a conformable series of beds, when the upper beds extend over a wider space than the lower, either in one or in all directions.
PARALLEL n.
Direction conformable to that of another line, Lines that from their parallel decline. Garth.
POOR a.
Without prosperous conditions or good results; unfavorable; unfortunate; unconformable; as, a poor business; the sick man had a poor night.
PURSUANT a.
Acting in consequence or in prosecution (of anything); hence, agreeable; conformable; following; according; -- with to or of. The conclusion which I draw from these premises, pursuant to the query laid down, is, etc. Waterland.
RIGHT a.
eviating from the true and just; according with truth and duty; just; true. That which is conformable to the Supreme Rule is absolutely right, and is called right simply without relation to a special end. Whately.
RULABLE a.
That may be ruled; subject to rule; accordant or conformable to rule. Bacon.
SHAPE v.
To suit; to be adjusted or conformable. [R.] Shak.
TRUE a. 2 definitions
Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when it states the facts.
UNCONFORMABILITY n.
The quality or state of being unconformable; unconformableness.
UNIFORM v.
To make conformable. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.
UPRIGHT a.
Conformable to moral rectitude. Conscience rewards upright conduct with pleasure. J. M. Mason.
← Previous Page 3 of 3 Next →