compliant

CEFRB2

/kəmˈplʌɪənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Willing to obey a rule or request.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Compatible with or following guidelines, specifications, rules, or laws.

Examples

  • According to custom, the bride should be compliant.

  • We should work in a manner that is compliant with the company's rules and regulations.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /kəmˈplaɪənt/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.

More examples

In context

  • Tendon is compliant compared to bone.

  • The suspect was compliant when arrested.

  • The browser is standards-compliant.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From comply + -ant.