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Definition of compatibility

compatibility

/kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/
com · pat · i · bil · i · ty
Adverb:compatibly
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Plural:compatibilities
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Adjective:compatible
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compatibility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.

Example

"The success of their partnership depended on the compatibility of their long-term business goals."

2

The ability of equipment, software, or biological tissue to be used together or transplanted without special adaptation or rejection.

Example

"Please check the system requirements to ensure compatibility with your current operating system before installing the program."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'compatibilité' or Medieval Latin 'compatibilitas', derived from the verb 'compati', meaning 'to suffer with' or 'to feel sympathy' (from 'com-' meaning 'with' and 'pati' meaning 'to suffer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Compatibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/compatibility
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