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complir

Complir is a neologism that has appeared in a small number of online discussions to denote the act of fulfilling a requirement, completing an action, or complying with rules. It functions as a verb in those uses and is typically treated as informal or speculative rather than standard vocabulary. Because it lacks formal definition or widespread acceptance, its precise meaning can vary by speaker and context.

Origin and attestation: There is no recognized etymology or authoritative dictionary entry for complir. Media and

Usage: In discussions of language design or ethics, complir is sometimes used to illustrate the distinction

See also: comply, comply with, complete, compliance, linguistic neologism.

linguistic
commentators
often
describe
it
as
a
portmanteau
or
blend
of
"complete"
and
"comply,"
while
others
view
it
as
a
poetic
or
fictional
coinage.
The
term
has
circulated
mainly
in
internet
forums,
fan
discussions,
and
some
speculative
linguistics
explorations,
rather
than
in
formal
texts.
between
fulfilling
a
contract
and
merely
complying
with
it,
or
to
discuss
the
idea
of
performing
tasks
to
their
fullest
extent.
In
speculative
fiction,
authors
may
employ
complir
as
a
verb
representing
the
act
of
fully
realizing
a
plan
or
obligation.
As
with
many
neologisms,
sustained
usage
depends
on
communities
of
speakers.