obedient

The definition of obedient is a person or thing that obeys easily.

(adjective)

An example of obedient is a dog that sits on command.

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See obedient in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

obeying or willing to obey; submissive

Origin: OFr < L obediens, prp. of obedire, obey

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See obedient in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Dutifully complying with the commands, orders, or instructions of one in authority.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin oboediēns, oboedient-

Origin: , present participle of oboedīre, to obey; see obey

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  • o·beˈdi·ent·ly adverb

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