compatible
[adjective]
Synonyms: harmonious, adaptable, congruous, consistent, in harmony, in keeping, suitable

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Antonyms: incompatible
Related Words: appropriate, fit, fitting, meet, proper, suitable

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I. com‧pat‧i‧ble¹ AC /kəmˈpætəbəl, kəmˈpætɪbəl/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: compatibility ≠ incompatibility; adjective: compatible ≠ incompatible]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: Medieval Latin compatibilis, from Late Latin compati; ⇒ compassion]

1. if two pieces of computer equipment are compatible, they can be used together, especially when they are made by different companies ⇒ compatibility:
The new software is IBM compatible (=can be used with IBM computers).

2. able to exist or be used together without causing problems ⇒ compatibility
compatible with
Stephen’s political views often weren’t compatible with her own.

3. two people that are compatible are able to have a good relationship because they have similar opinions or interests ⇒ compatibility

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In everyday English, people often say that two people are (just) right for each other, because compatible sounds rather formal:
On paper they seemed like the perfect couple, but maybe they just weren't right for each other.

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II. compatible² noun [countable] technical
a piece of computer equipment that can be used in or with another piece of equipment, especially one made by a different company:
Most programs work with IBM compatibles.

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compatible
adj.
VERBS be, seem
ADV. highly, very | entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, wholly three different, yet entirely compatible programs
directly | hardly | logically, sexually, technologically
PREP. with The theory does not seem compatible with his other ideas.

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