Definitions for compatible

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compatible com·pat·i·ble

Spelling: [kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]

IPA: /kəmˈpæt ə bəl/

Compatible is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 906 anagrams from letters in compatible (abceilmopt).

Definitions for compatible

adjective

1. capable of existing or living together in harmony:
2. able to exist together with something else:
3. consistent; congruous (often followed by with):
4. Computers. (of software) capable of being run on another computer without change. (of hardware) capable of being connected to another device without the use of special equipment or software.
5. Electronics. (of a device, signal, etc.) capable of being used with equipment in a system without the need for special modification or conversion.
6. noting a system of television in which color broadcasts can be received on ordinary sets in black and white.

noun

1. something, as a machine or piece of electronic equipment, that is designed to perform the same tasks as another, often in the same way and using virtually identical parts, programmed instructions, etc.:

Origin of compatible

1425-75; late Middle English Medieval Latin compatibilis, derivative of Late Latin compatī (Latin com- com- + patī to suffer, undergo). See -ible<

Examples for compatible

It alternates with derision, and is compatible with contempt.

President Obama is absolutely correct that ensuring work is compatible with motherhood is essential.

How is this at all compatible with how your parents treated you?

It must be admitted that, as far as was compatible with his quality of temper, he was; none more so.

The Banker's past life was not compatible with generous dealing.

It cannot be implied that she is hardened, for no such quality is compatible with her character.

To her mind, a display of finery was not compatible with what she called religion.

Make sure you choose a dimmer manufacturer who provides readily-accessible information on compatible lamps and dimmers.

More pointedly, can supporting abortion rights be compatible with Christianity?

And surely the pursuit of justice is compatible with scientific progress.