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compatible

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Able to get along well.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

kəmˈpætəbəl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Able to get along well.

  2. Capable of easy interaction.

  3. Consistent; congruous.

noun

  1. Something that is compatible with something else.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: Able to get along well.

Used this way, compatible is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use compatible

  • “A compatible married couple.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Able

compatible computer

Capable

perfectly compatible

Other combinations

compatible softwarefully compatibleentirely compatiblecompatible systemcompatible blood

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • compatible softwarenounCompound term

    Application software programs that share common conventions so they can be utilized together.

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Antonyms

adjective

Sense: able to get along well

incompatible

noun

Sense: something that is compatible with something else

incompatible

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