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   compatible

   /kəmˈpatɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict: "the careers structure here is not compatible with having a family"
   • ▪ (of two people) able to have a harmonious relationship; well suited: "it's a pity we're not compatible" Similar well suitedsuitedwell matchedlike-mindedof the same mindin agreementin tunein harmonyreconcilablearchaic:accordantOpposite incompatible
   • ▪ (of one thing) consistent with another: "the symptoms were compatible with gastritis or a peptic ulcer" Similar consistentreconcilableconsonantcongruouscongruentfittingin keepingin accordin tunein stepOpposite inconsistent
   • ▪ (of a computer, piece of software, etc.) able to be used with a specified piece of equipment or software without special adaptation or modification: "the printer is fully compatible with all leading software"

   noun

   • 1. a computer that can use software designed for another make or type: "packages available for IBM PCs and compatibles"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, from medieval Latin compatibilis, from compati ‘suffer with’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. compatibly adverb

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