compliant

/kəmˈplaɪənt/
adjective
  1. Willing to obey rules, laws, or requests.
    • She was compliant during the security check.
    • The compliant student always turned in homework on time.
    • The factory must be compliant with environmental standards.
  2. Tending to agree with others or yield to their wishes.
    • His compliant nature made him a good team player.
    • The puppy was very compliant and learned tricks quickly.
    • A compliant attitude can help in customer service jobs.
  3. Describing a material that bends or deforms easily under pressure.
    • Engineers used a compliant plastic for the flexible joint.
    • The compliant rubber gasket creates a tight seal.
    • The compliant foam cushion molds to your body shape.
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