Associations to the word «Conformal»

Wiktionary

CONFORMAL, adjective. Such that it conforms, especially that matches the shape of something.
CONFORMAL, adjective. (maths) Such that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged.
CONFORMAL, adjective. (cartography) Of a map projection, preserving relative angles over small scales, except at a limited number of distinct points. On such map projections the scale depends only location but not direction. Also referred to as orthomorphic.
CONFORMAL MAPPING, noun. (mathematics) A mapping, between points of one coordinate system and another, in which the angles of intersection between pairs of curves are preserved
CONFORMAL OPTICS, noun. (optics) A method of designing optical systems in which the conformation of the lenses is chosen to optimize its interaction with the local environment

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.