Compliant: meaning, definitions and examples

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compliant

 

[ kəmˈplaɪənt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

inclined to comply; obedient; willing to follow rules or standards

Synonyms

docile, obedient, submissive, tractable

Examples of usage

  • He was always compliant with the company's policies and procedures.
  • She is a compliant student who never causes any trouble in class.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

a person or organization that complies with official requirements

Synonyms

conformist, law-abiding, obedient

Examples of usage

  • The company is considered a compliant in terms of tax regulations.
  • He ensured that all employees were compliant with safety guidelines.

Translations

Translations of the word "compliant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conforme

🇮🇳 अनुपालन करने वाला

🇩🇪 konform

🇮🇩 patuh

🇺🇦 відповідний

🇵🇱 zgodny

🇯🇵 従順な

🇫🇷 conforme

🇪🇸 conforme

🇹🇷 uyumlu

🇰🇷 준수하는

🇸🇦 متوافق

🇨🇿 vyhovující

🇸🇰 vyhovujúci

🇨🇳 符合

🇸🇮 skladen

🇮🇸 samræmdur

🇰🇿 сәйкес

🇬🇪 შესაბამისი

🇦🇿 uyğun

🇲🇽 conforme

Etymology

The word 'compliant' originated from the Latin word 'compliāns', which means 'complying'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. The term has evolved over time to represent a willingness to follow rules or standards. In modern usage, 'compliant' is commonly associated with behavior that adheres to regulations or requirements.

See also: compliance, compliantly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,921, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.