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
1
Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
"The staff were compliant with the new dress code without complaint."
2
Meeting official standards, rules, or specifications.
"The building was renovated to be fully compliant with fire safety codes."
How to use compliant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFollowing the rules, or willing to do what's asked.
Common pairings
fully compliant
compliant with regulations
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more compliant
- Superlative
- most compliant
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Etymology
From comply plus the adjective ending -ant.
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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.
