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complier

|com-pli-er|

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/kəmˈplaɪər/

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/kəmˈplaɪə/

(comply)

follow rules

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
complycomplierscompliescompliedcompliedcomplyingcomplier
Etymology
Etymology Information

'complier' originates from the verb 'comply', which comes from the Latin word 'complere', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill'.

Historical Evolution

'complere' transformed into the Old French word 'complir', and eventually became the modern English word 'comply', from which 'complier' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'comply' meant 'to fulfill or complete', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to act in accordance with a wish or command'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that complies with a set of rules or standards.

The company is a complier with international safety standards.

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Last updated: 2025/02/28 14:21