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conformal ‎(comparative more conformal, superlative most conformal)

So as to conform, especially so as to match the shape of something.
(mathematics) Such that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged.
(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 on location but not direction. Also referred to as orthomorphic.

such that it conforms

mathematics: such that angles remain unchanged

cartography: preserving angles over small scales, except at a limited number of points