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compatible

[ kuhm-pat-uh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. capable of existing or living together in harmony:

    the most compatible married couple I know.

  2. able to exist together with something else:

    Prejudice is not compatible with true religion.

  3. consistent; congruent (often followed by with ):

    His claims are not compatible with the facts.

  4. Botany. (of two or more different plant species or cultivars) capable of cross-pollinating:

    These varieties of apple trees are quite distinct one from the other, but they are compatible, with each one’s pollen fertilizing the other’s flowers.

  5. Computers.
    1. (of software) capable of being run on another computer without change.
    2. (of hardware) capable of being connected to another device without the use of special equipment or software.
  6. Electronics. (of a device, signal, etc.) capable of being used with equipment in a system without the need for special modification or conversion.
  7. noting a system of television in which color broadcasts can be received on ordinary sets in black and white.


noun

  1. something, as a machine or piece of electronic equipment, that is designed to perform the same tasks as another, often in the same way and using virtually identical parts, programmed instructions, etc.:

    Software written for one computer will probably run on its close compatibles.

compatible

/ əˈæəə /

adjective

  1. usually foll by with able to exist together harmoniously
  2. usually foll by with consistent or congruous

    her deeds were not compatible with her ideology

  3. of plants
    1. capable of forming successful grafts
    2. capable of successful self-fertilization See self-compatible self-incompatible
  4. (of pieces of machinery, computer equipment, etc) capable of being used together without special modification or adaptation

    a PC-compatible disc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • dzˈ貹پ, adverb
  • dzˌ貹پˈٲ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • dz·貹····ٲ [k, uh, m-pat-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], dz·貹···Ա noun
  • dz·貹·· adverb
  • ԴDz·dz·貹·· adjective
  • non·dz·貹·· adverb
  • non·dz·貹···Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of compatible1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin compatibilis, derivative of Late Latin dz貹ī ( Latin com- “with, together” + 貹ī “to suffer, undergo”); com-, -ible
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of compatible1

C15: from Medieval Latin compatibilis, from Late Latin dz貹ī to be in sympathy with; see compassion
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Nintendo also confirmed that "compatible" Switch games will work on the Switch 2.

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Asked if he regretted his statement, Lammy said it was "difficult to see how denying humanitarian assistance to a civilian population can be compatible with international humanitarian law".

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We’ve long known that to be true about romantic pairings, but folks tend to be quieter about cutting off contact with companions with whom you’re otherwise compatible after a miserable trip.

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But off-road vehicle enthusiasts and those who support dispersed camping say mining and drilling is typically compatible with their needs — and that monument designations can push out their preferred use of the land.

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"I am hopeful that this commission will come up with principles in defining Islamophobia which are compatible with those requirements and can thus help support positive change in our country."

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