Conformability

/ˌkɒnfɔːrməˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to conform; the capacity to comply, adapt, or agree with something.

Etymology

From conformable (able to conform) plus the suffix -ity. Built on Latin conformare (to fashion together), from con- + forma (form).

Kelly Says

Material scientists talk about conformability when designing flexible electronics—how well a rigid computer chip can conform to a curved surface without breaking.

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