Transcription
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- [kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]
- /kəmˈpæt ə bəl/
- /kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]
- /kəmˈpæt ə bəl/
Definitions of compatibility word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of COMPATIBILITY compatible 3
- adjective compatibility capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know. 1
- adjective compatibility able to exist together with something else: Prejudice is not compatible with true religion. 1
- adjective compatibility consistent; congruous (often followed by with): His claims are not compatible with the facts. 1
- adjective compatibility 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. 1
- adjective compatibility Electronics. (of a device, signal, etc.) capable of being used with equipment in a system without the need for special modification or conversion. 1
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Origin of compatibility
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin compatibilis, derivative of Late Latin compatī (Latin com- com- + patī to suffer, undergo). See -ible
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Parts of speech for Compatibility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compatibility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compatibility
noun compatibility
- unity — the state of being one; oneness.
- rapport — relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation: a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
- congeniality — agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: congenial surroundings.
Antonyms for compatibility
noun compatibility
- incompatibility — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- disharmony — lack of harmony; discord.
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