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compatible

/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/
com · pat · i · ble
Adverb:compatibly
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Plural:compatibles
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• adjective

1

Able to exist, live, or work together harmoniously without conflict.

Example

"The roommates quickly realized they had very compatible lifestyles and habits."

2

Consistent and in logical agreement with another idea, rule, or fact.

Example

"The witness's testimony was completely compatible with the physical evidence found at the scene."

3

Capable of functioning together without modification or conflict (especially of computer hardware, software, or biological tissues).

Example

"Please verify that the new printer driver is compatible with your current operating system."

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• noun

1

A computer or electronic device designed to function with the same software and hardware peripherals as another specified model.

Example

"In the 1980s, many technology companies manufactured affordable IBM compatibles for home and office use."

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• Nearby Words

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compatriot
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French compatible, from Medieval Latin compatibilis ('able to be held together'), derived from Late Latin compati ('to suffer together, feel pity'), from com- ('with') and pati ('to suffer').

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