Translate compatible | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish 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.
The ending of
compatible is spelled
-ible.