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incompatible

in·com·pat·i·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl/
    • /ˌɪn.kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuh m-pat-uh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl/

Definitions of incompatible word

  • adjective incompatible not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible. 1
  • adjective incompatible contrary or opposed in character; discordant: incompatible colors. 1
  • adjective incompatible that cannot coexist or be conjoined. 1
  • adjective incompatible 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 incompatible (of positions, functions, ranks, etc.) unable to be held simultaneously by one person. 1
  • adjective incompatible 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 incompatible

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 Incompatible

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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incompatible 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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Synonyms for incompatible

adj incompatible

  • conflicting — clashing; contradictory
  • inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
  • incongruous — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
  • irreconcilable — incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible: irreconcilable differences.

adjective incompatible

  • unharmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
  • dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
  • ill-assorted — badly matched; incompatible
  • contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
  • disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.

Antonyms for incompatible

adj incompatible

  • harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
  • appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
  • fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
  • suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
  • compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.

adjective incompatible

  • like-minded — having a similar or identical opinion, disposition, etc.: a like-minded friend.

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