Compatible: meaning, definitions and examples

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compatible

 

[ kษ™mหˆpรฆtฬฌ.ษ™.bษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in relationships

able to exist or occur together without conflict

Synonyms

congruent, consistent, harmonious

Examples of usage

  • They are a compatible couple.
  • This software is compatible with all devices.
  • Her beliefs are not compatible with mine.
Context #2 | Adjective

in technology

able to be used together without problems

Synonyms

compliant, coordinated, interoperable

Examples of usage

  • These two programs are compatible with each other.
  • The printer is compatible with your computer.
Context #3 | Noun

astrology

a person who is suited to another as a partner

Synonyms

match, partner, soulmate

Examples of usage

  • She is looking for a compatible.

Translations

Translations of the word "compatible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compatรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kompatibel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kompatibel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompatybilny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบ’ๆ›ๆ€งใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compatible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compatible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธํ™˜ ๊ฐ€๋Šฅํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompatibilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kompatibilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ผๅฎน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdruลพljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samhรฆfanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะนะบะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compatible

Etymology

The word 'compatible' originated from the Latin word 'compatibilis', which means 'able to exist together'. The term was first used in the 15th century to describe things that could coexist without conflict. Over time, its usage expanded to include relationships, technology, and astrology. Today, 'compatible' is a common term used to describe the ability of things or people to exist or work together harmoniously.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,471 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.