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Definition of compatible

(often compatible with)

(of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict:the careers structure here is not compatible with having a family
(of two people) able to have a harmonious relationship; well suited:it’s a pity we’re not compatible
(of one thing) consistent with another:the symptoms were compatible with gastritis or a peptic ulcer
Computing (of a computer, piece of software, etc.) able to be used with a specified piece of equipment or software without special adaptation or modification:the printer is fully compatible with all leading software

a computer that can use software designed for another make or type: packages available for IBM PCs and compatibles

Derivatives

late Middle English: from French, from medieval Latin compatibilis, from compati 'suffer with'

The ending of compatible is spelled -ible.

Definition of compatible in the US English dictionary

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