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compatible

Syllabification: (com·pat·i·ble)
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpatəbəl/

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Definition of compatible

adjective

  • (of two things) able to exist or occur together without conflict:the fruitiness of Beaujolais is compatible with a number of meat dishes
  • (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
  • (of a computer, a piece of software, or other device) 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

noun

  • a computer that can use software designed for another make or type.

Derivatives

compatibly

Pronunciation: /-blē/

adverb

Origin:

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

The ending of compatible is spelled -ible.

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Definition of compatible in the British & World English dictionary