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- [in-kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl/
Definitions of incompatibility word
- adjective incompatibility not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible. 1
- adjective incompatibility contrary or opposed in character; discordant: incompatible colors. 1
- adjective incompatibility that cannot coexist or be conjoined. 1
- adjective incompatibility Logic. (of two or more propositions) unable to be true simultaneously. (of two or more attributes of an object) unable to belong to the object simultaneously; inconsistent. 1
- adjective incompatibility (of positions, functions, ranks, etc.) unable to be held simultaneously by one person. 1
- adjective incompatibility Medicine/Medical. of or relating to biological substances that interfere with one another physiologically, as different types of blood in a transfusion. 1
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Origin of incompatibility
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word incompatibilis, dating back to 1555-65. See in-3, compatible
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Parts of speech for Incompatibility
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incompatibility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incompatibility
noun incompatibility
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- conflict — Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
- discordance — a discordant state; disagreement; discord.
Antonyms for incompatibility
noun incompatibility
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- consistency — Consistency is the quality or condition of being consistent.
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