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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; congruous (often followed by with): His claims are not compatible with the facts.
4.
Computers.
a.
(of software) capable of being run on another computer without change.
b.
(of hardware) capable of being connected to another device without the use of special equipment or software.
5.
EXPANDElectronics. (of a device, signal, etc.) capable of being used with equipment in a system without the need for special modification or conversion.
noun
7.
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.
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Compatibility
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin compatibilis, derivative of Late Latin compatī (Latin com- com- + patī to suffer, undergo). See -ible
1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin compatibilis, derivative of Late Latin compatī (Latin com- com- + patī to suffer, undergo). See -ible
Related forms
com·pat·i·bil·i·ty, com·pat·i·ble·ness, noun
com·pat·i·bly, adverb
non·com·pat·i·ble, adjective
non·com·pat·i·b·ly, adverb
non·com·pat·i·ble·ness, noun
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Example Sentences
- His team has instead been concentrating on reliability and compatibility.
- Peavey claims compatibility with any recording, processing, or tuning app.
- Standards are used to ensure high performance, reliability, and compatibility.
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World English Dictionary
| compatible (kəmˈpætəbəl) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | of plants |
| a. capable of forming successful grafts | |
| b. self-compatible See self-incompatible capable of successful self-fertilization | |
| 4. | (of pieces of machinery, computer equipment, etc) capable of being used together without special modification or adaptation: a PC-compatible disc |
| [C15: from Medieval Latin compatibilis, from Late Latin compatī to be in sympathy with; see | |
| compati'bility | |
| —n | |
| com'patibleness | |
| —n | |
| com'patibly | |
| —adv | |
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