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   compatible

   /kəmˈpatɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict: "the careers structure here is not compatible with having a family"
   • ▪ (of two people) able to have a harmonious relationship; well suited: "it's a pity we're not compatible" Similar well suitedsuitedwell matchedlike-mindedof the same mindin agreementin tunein harmonyreconcilablearchaic:accordantOpposite incompatible
   • ▪ (of one thing) consistent with another: "the symptoms were compatible with gastritis or a peptic ulcer" Similar consistentreconcilableconsonantcongruouscongruentfittingin keepingin accordin tunein stepOpposite inconsistent
   • ▪ (of a computer, piece of software, etc.) able to be used with a specified piece of equipment or software without special adaptation or modification: "the printer is fully compatible with all leading software"

   noun

   • 1. a computer that can use software designed for another make or type: "packages available for IBM PCs and compatibles"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, from medieval Latin compatibilis, from compati ‘suffer with’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. compatibly adverb

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   COMPATIBLE definition: 1. able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else: 2. able to be used…. Learn more.

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   How to use compatible in a sentence. capable of existing together in harmony; capable of cross-fertilizing freely or uniting vegetatively… See the full definition

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   Use the word compatible to describe two things that work well together, like your Wii and your big screen TV, or peanut butter and jelly. You may have heard that opposites attract, but initial attraction doesn’t necessarily mean that opposites will be compatible in the long-term.

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   adjective. capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know. able to exist together with something else: Prejudice is not compatible with true religion. consistent; congruent (often followed by with ): His claims are not compatible with the facts.

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   If things, systems, or ideas are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully. His story is fully compatible with the facts. American English : compatible / kəmˈpætɪbəl /

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   COMPATIBILITY definition: 1. the fact of being able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else: 2…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcompatible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   compatible (with something) (of ideas, methods or things) able to exist or be used together without causing problems. Are measures to protect the environment compatible with economic growth? compatible blood groups. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

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   compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adj. (usually followed by with) able to exist together harmoniously. (usually followed by with) consistent or congruous: her deeds were not compatible with her ideology. (of pieces of machinery, computer equipment, etc) capable of being used together without special modification or adaptation.

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    Definitions of 'compatible' 1. If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully. [...] 2. If you say that you are compatible with someone, you mean that you have a good relationship with them because you have similar opinions and interests. [...] 3.

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    compatible meaning, definition, what is compatible: if two pieces of computer equipment of s...: Learn more.