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compliant

/kəmˈplʌɪənt/

Meanings
  • adjective, noun

    adhering to laws, rules, or regulations

    - "The students were compliant during the exam."
    - "The new policy required all employees to be compliant with the company's code of conduct."
  • adjective

    willing to conform or obey

    - "My child is usually compliant when asked to do chores."
    - "The dog was compliant during training."

Antonyms

non-compliant , noncompliant
Synonyms

bending , pliant , yielding , conformant
Rhymes
Words rhyming with compliant
compliment , implore , explore , store
Variants
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compliant , compliantly
Forms
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complies, compliantly, non-compliant


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'complēre' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'. The term was used in Middle English to mean 'agreeing' or 'in accord'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'compliance' is often used in the context of environmental regulations, where companies must demonstrate that they are adhering to certain standards.

  2. In the medical field, patients are expected to be compliant with their treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes.


Related Concepts
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  1. obedience: The act of conforming to the commands or wishes of someone in authority.

  2. rule of law: The principle that all people, including those in power, are subject to and must follow the law.


Culture
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Compliance is a crucial concept in various domains, including law, business, education, and healthcare. It is essential for maintaining order, ensuring safety, and promoting efficiency. In literature, the concept of compliance can be found in works such as George Orwell's '1984', where individuals are forced to conform to the ruling party's ideology.

How to Memorize "compliant"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of students sitting quietly in a classroom, all following the rules and instructions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'compliant' with the idea of agreement or conformity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Cats Can't Argue: Compliant Adheres'.


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