Appliant

/əˈplaɪ.ənt/ adjective

Definition

Willing or inclined to apply oneself; compliant or obedient; showing eagerness to comply or cooperate.

Etymology

From Latin 'applians' (applying oneself), present participle of 'applicare.' The suffix '-ant' marks it as an adjective denoting a state or quality.

Kelly Says

The word 'appliant' is rare because 'compliant' does the job better—but 'appliant' specifically captures the active effort of applying oneself, not just passive obedience!

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