compatible
[ kuh m-pat-uh-buh l ]
/ kəmˈpæt ə bəl /
adjective
noun
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.: Software written for one computer will probably run on its close compatibles.
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compatible
/ (kəmˈpætəbəl) /
adjective
(usually foll by with)
able to exist together harmoniously
(usually foll by with)
consistent or congruous
her deeds were not compatible with her ideology
(of plants)
- capable of forming successful grafts
- capable of successful self-fertilizationSee self-compatible, self-incompatible
(of pieces of machinery, computer equipment, etc) capable of being used together without special modification or adaptation
a PC-compatible disc
Derived forms of compatible
compatibility or compatibleness, noun compatibly, adverbWord Origin for compatible
C15: from Medieval Latin
compatibilis, from Late Latin
compatī to be in sympathy with; see
compassion
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compatible
[ kəm-păt′ə-bəl ]
adj.
Capable of existing or performing in harmonious or agreeable combination.
Capable of being grafted, transfused, or transplanted from one individual to another without reaction or rejection.
Capable of forming a chemically or biochemically stable system.