compliant
Translation
compliant, obedient, acquiescent
Examples
The patient was compliant with the treatment plan.
The patient was compliant with the treatment plan.
He has a very compliant child.
He has a very compliant child.
Grammar Patterns
((compliant with sth.)) willing to obey a rule or request The patient was compliant with the treatment plan.
((compliant + noun)) (of a person) too willing to do what other people want them to do He has a very compliant child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obedient, submissive, acquiescent; Antonyms: defiant, rebellious, non-compliant
Etymology
From the verb 'comply', from Latin 'complere' (to fill up). Describes the quality of fulfilling another's request.
Memory Tips
A 'compliant' person is willing to 'comply' with requests. The '-ant' suffix often indicates an adjective.