compatible

The definition of compatible is capable of being together in peace.

(adjective)

An example of compatible is a happily married couple.

See compatible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

1. capable of living together harmoniously or getting along well together (with)
2. in agreement; congruent (with)
1. that can work well together, get along well together, combine well, etc.: a compatible couple, compatible colors
2. that can function or be used together without change or alteration
that can be mixed without reacting chemically or interfering with one another's action or state: said of drugs, insecticides, etc.
Bot. that can be cross-fertilized or grafted readily
Comput. designating or of
1. computer components, software, etc. that can be used with a specified computer or computer system: often in hyphenated compounds
2. computers or computer systems that can use the same components, software, etc.

Origin: ME & ML compatibilis < LL(Ec) compati: see compassion

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See compatible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of existing or performing in harmonious, agreeable, or congenial combination with another or others: compatible family relationships.
Capable of orderly, efficient integration and operation with other elements in a system with no modification or conversion required.
Capable of forming a chemically or biochemically stable system.
Of or relating to a television system in which color broadcasts can be received in black and white by sets incapable of color reception.
Medicine Capable of being grafted, transfused, or transplanted from one individual to another without rejection: compatible blood.

noun

A device, such as a computer or computer software, that can be integrated into or used with another device or system of its type.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin compatībilis

Origin: , from Late Latin compatī, to sympathize; see compassion

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