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   incompatible

   /ˌɪnkəmˈpatɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of two things) so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting: "she declined the offer because it was incompatible with her values" Similar irreconcilableconflictingopposedoppositecontradictoryantagonisticantipatheticclashinginharmoniousdiscordantmutually exclusiveOpposite compatiblecomplementary
   • ▪ (of two people) unable to live together harmoniously: "although convinced that they were incompatible, she loved him" Similar unsuitedmismatchedill-matchedpoles apartworlds apartlike day and nightill-assortedlike chalk and cheeseOpposite well matchedsuited
   • ▪ (of one thing or person) not consistent or able to coexist with (another): "long hours are simply incompatible with family life" Similar inconsistent withat odds without of keeping withdifferent todiffering fromdivergent fromat variance withincongruous withinconsonant withcontrary toin conflict within opposition todiametrically opposed tocounter tonot in accord withirreconcilable withnot able to be reconciled withalien torare:repugnant tooppugnant toOpposite consistent
   • ▪ (of equipment, computer programs, etc.) not capable of being used in combination: "all four prototype camcorders used special tapes and were incompatible with each other"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin incompatibilis, from in- ‘not’ + compatibilis (see compatible).

   Derivatives

   • 1. incompatibly adverb

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   INCOMPATIBLE definition: 1. not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences: 2. not…. Learn more.

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   Use the adjective incompatible to describe things or people that are too different to get along. When paired with someone you can't work with, don't criticize or get mad. Just say, "We are incompatible."

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   1. : not compatible: such as. a. : incapable of association or harmonious coexistence. incompatible colors. b. : unsuitable for use together because of undesirable chemical or physiological effects. incompatible drugs. c. : not both true. incompatible propositions. d. : incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture. 2.

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   Incompatible definition: not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony. See examples of INCOMPATIBLE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCOMPATIBLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences: When we started living together we realized how incompatible we were - our interests were so different. incompatible with Maintaining quality is incompatible with increasing output.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCOMPATIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   incompatible. (ɪnkəmpætɪbəl ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If one thing or person is incompatible with another, they are very different in important ways, and do not suit each other or agree with each other.

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   adj. 1. a. Not capable of existing in agreement or harmony with something else: incompatible views on religion. b. Not capable of living or working together happily or harmoniously; antagonistic: incompatible roommates. 2. Impossible to be held simultaneously by one person: the incompatible offices of prosecutor and judge. 3.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINCOMPATIBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INCOMPATIBLE definition: 1. too different to exist or live together: 2. If equipment or software is incompatible with other…. Learn more.

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    Definition of incompatible adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Noun. Filter. adjective. Not capable of existing in agreement or harmony with something else. Incompatible views on religion. American Heritage. Not capable of living or working together happily or harmoniously; antagonistic. Incompatible roommates. American Heritage. That cannot be held at one time by the same person. Webster's New World.