Compliableness

/kəmˈplaɪəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being compliable; willingness or ability to comply.

Etymology

From 'compliable' plus '-ness'. A rare formation from an already uncommon adjective.

Kelly Says

This is a word built on a word built on a word—'comply' → 'compliable' → 'compliableness'—but practically nobody uses it because 'compliance' is much shorter and clearer!

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