a. [ L. complicans, p. pr. ] (Zool.) Overlapping, as the elytra of certain beetles. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Yielding; bending; pliant; submissive. “The compliant boughs.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a compliant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Yielding; bending; pliant; submissive. “The compliant boughs.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a compliant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]