compliant
UK: kəmˈplaɪənt | US: kəmˈplaɪənt
adj. willing to obey or agree with rules, requests, or authority
adj. (of a system or material) capable of adapting or bending easily without breaking
compliant = com<together> + pli<fold> + ant<adjective suffix>
- com: Latin prefix meaning "together" or "with."
- pli: Derived from Latin plicare ("to fold"), implying flexibility or adaptability.
- ant: Suffix forming adjectives, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin compliantem (present participle of compliare, "to fulfill or accommodate"), combining com- (intensifying "together") and plicare ("to fold"). The core idea is "folding together" in harmony, evolving metaphorically to describe obedience or adaptability.
The software is compliant with international data privacy laws.
She remained compliant despite the unfair demands.
The material is highly compliant, making it ideal for medical devices.
A compliant employee rarely challenges management decisions.
The new regulations aim to ensure all products are environmentally compliant.