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compatible definition

com·pat·ible (kəm pat′ə bəl)

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
  3. that can be mixed without reacting chemically or interfering with one another's action or state: said of drugs, insecticides, etc.
  4. Bot. that can be cross-fertilized or grafted readily
  5. 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.

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

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Alternate definitions:

medical compatible definition - medical

telecom compatible definition - telecom

compatible Synonyms

compatible

modif.

agreeable, congenial, congruous, cooperative; see fit 1, 2, harmonious 2.


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compatible Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • determinism: In particular, it addresses the question of whether, and in what sense, moral responsibility might be compatible with determinism.

Modifies a noun

  • cartridge: The Inkjet Site - Printer Ink compatible ink printer cartridges for Epson, Canon, Lexmark & HP.

Modifying Another Word

  • backward: Obviously we have to provide a mechanism which is backward compatible.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: By using a CAM, the Toppy should remain compatible with future pay TV services, as well as existing ones.
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