compatibility
/kəmˌpatɪˈbɪlɪti
/noun [mass noun]
1A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict: he argues for the compatibility of science and religion...
- Reform is sorely needed throughout Islamic nations to just attain a semblance of compatibility with the rest of the world.
- In fact, Europe now faces a much more formidable set of challenges regarding Galileo's future compatibility.
- The secret to success in a mentoring relationship is compatibility.
Synonyms
like-mindedness, similarity, agreement, affinity, closeness, fellow feeling, harmony, rapport, empathy, sympathy, friendship, camaraderie, togetherness, communion, concord
1.1A feeling of sympathy and friendship; like-mindedness: they felt the bond of true compatibility...
- More than anything, the key to compatibility with a romantic partner is whether our stories match.
- In fact, argue psychologists and marital advocates, there's no such thing as true compatibility.
- If compatibility is the mainstay of a relationship, then homosexuality makes much more sense.
1.2 Computing The ability of one computer, piece of software, etc. to work with another: software compatibility is another important factor to consider...
- Speaking of Photoshop, Painter 7 continues to make improvements in compatibility between the two applications.
- A quick check on Microsoft's online hardware compatibility list shows only two models are directly supported, with a few more having available drivers.
- Check for compatibility with the phonebook software you use on your PC.