compliant

[kuhm-plahy-uhnt]

adjective

1. complying; obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way.

   a man with a compliant nature.

2. manufactured or produced in accordance with a specified body of rules (usually used in combination).

   Energy Star-compliant computers.

compliant

/ kəmˈplaɪənt /

adjective

1. complying, obliging, or yielding

Other Word Forms

• compliantly adverb
• overcompliant adjective
• precompliant adjective
• quasi-compliant adjective
• quasi-compliantly adverb
• uncompliant adjective
• uncompliantly adverb
• compliantness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of compliant¹

First recorded in 1635–45; comply + -ant

Example Sentences

A special investigation team appointed by India's top court has said the acquisition of animals at Vantara - a private zoo owned by the son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - was compliant with all laws.

From BBC

As well as the surfaces, the existing edge parapets and central reservation barriers are in poor condition and not compliant with current standards.

From BBC

The rigidity of the rules has often left women's teams underfunded, since clubs prioritise their men's squads to stay compliant.

From BBC

The White House insisted Gor held an active clearance and is "fully compliant" with requirements.

From BBC

Some of the compliant public, and perhaps even some in the media, may actually take this behavior as representing that of a changed man.

From Salon

Related Words

• docile 
• flexible 
• willing