adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

compliant

kuhm-PLUH-eernt

Compliant (adj) means willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes. Example: “The staff were compliant with the new dress code without complaint.”

adj

Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.

"The staff were compliant with the new dress code without complaint."

Meeting official standards, rules, or specifications.

"The building was renovated to be fully compliant with fire safety codes."

How to use compliant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFollowing the rules, or willing to do what's asked.

Common pairings

fully compliant compliant with regulations

Word forms

more compliant comparative, most compliant superlative

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Etymology

From comply plus the adjective ending -ant.

Rhymes for compliant

giant variant radiant valiant defiant deviant reliant exfoliant brilliant

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Frequently asked questions

What does “compliant” mean?

The word “compliant” means willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes. In plain terms, following the rules, or willing to do what's asked.

How do you pronounce “compliant”?

“Compliant” is pronounced kuhm-PLUH-eernt (/kəmˈplaɪənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “compliant” in a sentence?

Here is “compliant” used in a sentence: “The staff were compliant with the new dress code without complaint.”

What part of speech is “compliant”?

“Compliant” is an adjective.

Is “compliant” a common word?

“Compliant” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “compliant” have?

“Compliant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.