compatible

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adjective

com·pat·i·ble kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl How to pronounce compatible (audio)

: capable of existing together in harmony

compatible theories

compatible people

: capable of cross-fertilizing freely or uniting vegetatively

: capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction

: capable of being used in transfusion or grafting without reaction (such as agglutination or tissue rejection)

: designed to work with another device or system without modification

The printer is compatible with most computers.

especially : being a computer designed to operate in the same manner and use the same software as another computer

compatibility

kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce compatible (audio)

noun

compatibleness

kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce compatible (audio)

noun

compatibly

kəm-ˈpa-tə-blē How to pronounce compatible (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective two people with compatible personalities This printer is compatible with most PCs.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The company also argued that requirements to bundle Google Search with its app store weren’t anticompetitive, and that restrictions on use of other versions of Android were needed to ensure Android phones would be compatible with the company’s apps.

Sam Schechner, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The bases are compatible with Casper and several non-Casper mattresses.

Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The former is for the base iPad and various older models, while the latter is compatible with newer iPad Pros and iPad Airs, as well as the latest iPad Mini.

Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2022 The bike rack—which is compatible with road, mountain, and hybrid bikes—is unobtrusive and gets your bike out of your way quickly and easily.

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2022 For live video chats, digital fashion filters are available through Snapchat's SnapLens downloadable desktop application which is compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts and Skype.

Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Many seats are compatible with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), an easy-to-use system of straps, connectors and hooks on both the car seat and in your vehicle for safe connectivity.

Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 And the line is modular, built to scale with the customer’s creation by simply daisy chaining compatible components together via a Thunderbolt connection.

Chris Morris, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021 The 9-millimeter bullets that police recovered from the suspect’s apartment wouldn’t be compatible with the gun found on the scene, Mr. Serbin Pont added.

Silvina Frydlewsky And Kejal Vyas, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022

Noun

All televisions marketed as HDR-compatible should support this standard.

Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2019 In addition to its slightly larger 10.2-inch retina display, features like the Smart Connector make the new tablet compatible with the full-size Smart Keyboard once relegated to the iPad Pro.

Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 10 Sep. 2019 Look for cases that are wireless charging-compatible.

Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2018 With the success of the PC and PC compatibles, Microsoft became hugely successful.

Peter Bright, Ars Technica, 16 Oct. 2018 Each zip file contains a vector EPS (Adobe Illustrator version 8+ compatible) and some artists will also include PDF and AI files as well.

Jenny Knizner, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2018 Microsoft is also warning, again, that all Windows updates now require the use of a compatible, up-to-date anti-virus program.

Peter Bright, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2018 All are also equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, and are Apple CarPlay compatible.

Charles Fleming, latimes.com, 24 Oct. 2017 See More

单词	compatible
释义	compatible 1 of 2 adjective com·pat·i·ble kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl 1 : capable of existing together in harmony compatible theories compatible people 2 : capable of cross-fertilizing freely or uniting vegetatively 3 : capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction 4 : capable of being used in transfusion or grafting without reaction (such as agglutination or tissue rejection) 5 : designed to work with another device or system without modification The printer is compatible with most computers. especially : being a computer designed to operate in the same manner and use the same software as another computer compatibility kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun compatibleness kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl-nəs noun compatibly kəm-ˈpa-tə-blē adverb compatible 2 of 2 noun plural compatibles : a device (such as a computer) or system designed to be used with another device or system without modification This game is available on disk as well as in a full-voiced CD edition for PCs and compatibles. Scott A. May Synonyms Adjective agreeable amicable congenial frictionless harmonious kindred unanimous united See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective two people with compatible personalities This printer is compatible with most PCs. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The company also argued that requirements to bundle Google Search with its app store weren’t anticompetitive, and that restrictions on use of other versions of Android were needed to ensure Android phones would be compatible with the company’s apps. Sam Schechner, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The bases are compatible with Casper and several non-Casper mattresses. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The former is for the base iPad and various older models, while the latter is compatible with newer iPad Pros and iPad Airs, as well as the latest iPad Mini. Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2022 The bike rack—which is compatible with road, mountain, and hybrid bikes—is unobtrusive and gets your bike out of your way quickly and easily. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2022 For live video chats, digital fashion filters are available through Snapchat's SnapLens downloadable desktop application which is compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts and Skype. Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Many seats are compatible with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), an easy-to-use system of straps, connectors and hooks on both the car seat and in your vehicle for safe connectivity. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 And the line is modular, built to scale with the customer’s creation by simply daisy chaining compatible components together via a Thunderbolt connection. Chris Morris, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021 The 9-millimeter bullets that police recovered from the suspect’s apartment wouldn’t be compatible with the gun found on the scene, Mr. Serbin Pont added. Silvina Frydlewsky And Kejal Vyas, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Noun All televisions marketed as HDR-compatible should support this standard. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2019 In addition to its slightly larger 10.2-inch retina display, features like the Smart Connector make the new tablet compatible with the full-size Smart Keyboard once relegated to the iPad Pro. Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 10 Sep. 2019 Look for cases that are wireless charging-compatible. Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2018 With the success of the PC and PC compatibles, Microsoft became hugely successful. Peter Bright, Ars Technica, 16 Oct. 2018 Each zip file contains a vector EPS (Adobe Illustrator version 8+ compatible) and some artists will also include PDF and AI files as well. Jenny Knizner, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2018 Microsoft is also warning, again, that all Windows updates now require the use of a compatible, up-to-date anti-virus program. Peter Bright, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2018 All are also equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, and are Apple CarPlay compatible. Charles Fleming, latimes.com, 24 Oct. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Medieval Latin compatibilis, literally, sympathetic, from Late Latin compati First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1972, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing compatible backward compatible self-compatible backwards compatible backward compatible self-compatible backwards compatible Kids Definition compatible adjective com·pat·i·ble kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl : capable of existing together in harmony Medical Definition compatible adjective com·pat·i·ble kəm-ˈpat-ə-bəl 1 : capable of existing together in a satisfactory relationship (as marriage) 2 : capable of being used in transfusion or grafting without immunological reaction (as agglutination or tissue rejection) treatment of hemophilia by transfusion of compatible blood 3 of medications : capable of being administered jointly without interacting to produce deleterious effects or impairing their respective actions compatible adjective 1 as in united having or marked by agreement in feeling or action didn't think that they'd be compatible as roommates Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance united unanimous cooperative harmonious congenial agreeable kindred amicable frictionless peaceful collaborating friendly symbiotic understanding sympathetic tolerant peaceable synergetic pacific synergic noncompetitive nonconflicting amiable uncompetitive affable neighborly cordial genial Antonyms & Near Antonyms incompatible disagreeable hostile conflicting antagonistic discordant uncongenial inimical inharmonious unfriendly opposite antipathetic contradictory competitive disharmonious disunited opposing belligerent contrary contentious clashing quarrelsome competing contradicting rivaling rivalling See More 2 as in consistent not having or showing any apparent conflict a theory that is compatible with what we already know about early man Synonyms & Similar Words consistent consonant congruent concordant coherent congruous accordant harmonious nonconflicting conformable (to) suitable appropriate correspondent (with or to) fitting meet fit of a piece self-consistent felicitous befitting proper right Antonyms & Near Antonyms incompatible conflicting inconsistent incongruous improper noncompatible unsuitable inappropriate conflictive inharmonious infelicitous inapposite inapt See More
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