noncompliant
|non-com-pli-ant|
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/ˌnɒn.kəmˈplaɪ.ənt/
(compliant)
willing to comply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'noncompliant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'compliant', which comes from the Latin 'compliere', meaning 'to fill up'.
Historical Evolution
'compliant' changed from the Latin word 'compliere' to the Old French 'complir', and eventually became the modern English word 'compliant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'compliant' meant 'to fill up or complete', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'willing to agree or obey'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adhering to a set of rules or standards.
The company was fined for being noncompliant with safety regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45