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noncompliant

/ˌnɑːn.kəmˈplaɪ.ənt/
non · com · pli · ant
Adverb:noncompliantly
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noncompliant Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Failing or refusing to act in accordance with a rule, regulation, law, or standard.

Example

"The facility was heavily fined after inspectors discovered it was noncompliant with federal environmental protection laws."

2

Failing to follow a prescribed medical treatment, regimen, or doctor's instructions.

Example

"Because the patient was consistently noncompliant with his diabetes medication, his blood sugar levels remained dangerously high."

3

Lacking flexibility or yielding capacity; unable to stretch or adapt under pressure.

Example

"The engineers had to replace the noncompliant tubing because it cracked under the sudden surge of hydraulic pressure."

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• Rhymes for noncompliant

• Nearby Words

noncompetitive
noncompletion
noncompliance
noncompliant
noncomplying
noncomprehending
noncomprehension

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'non-' (not) with 'compliant'. 'Compliant' originates from the verb 'comply', which derives from Old French 'complir' and ultimately from Latin 'complere' (to fill up or complete).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncompliant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncompliant
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