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incompatibly

 

[ ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

relationship mismatch

Incompatibly refers to the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously. It describes a situation where two or more elements are fundamentally different or in conflict, making coexistence or cooperation difficult. The term is often used in the context of relationships, technologies, or ideas that do not complement each other. For example, it can describe incompatible personalities, conflicting opinions, or dissimilar technologies that cannot integrate.

Synonyms

differently, disagreeably, irreconcilably, unsuitably

Examples of usage

  • They fought because they were incompatibly aligned.
  • Our schedules are incompatibly busy this week.
  • The two systems worked incompatibly, causing errors.

Translations

Translations of the word "incompatibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incompativelmente

🇮🇳 असंगतिपूर्ण तरीके से

🇩🇪 unvereinbar

🇮🇩 tidak kompatibel

🇺🇦 несумісно

🇵🇱 niespójnie

🇯🇵 互換性がない方法で

🇫🇷 incompatiblement

🇪🇸 incompatiblemente

🇹🇷 uyumsuz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비호환적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير متوافق

🇨🇿 nekompatibilně

🇸🇰 nekompatibilne

🇨🇳 不兼容地

🇸🇮 nezdružljivo

🇮🇸 ósamstillt

🇰🇿 үйлеспейтін түрде

🇬🇪 არათანმიმდევრული

🇦🇿 uyğunsuz bir şəkildə

🇲🇽 incompatiblemente

Etymology

The word incompatibly is derived from the root 'incompatible,' which is formed by the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the Latin word 'compatibilis,' meaning 'able to exist together.' The root 'compatere' means 'to suffer together' or 'to agree.' The transition from Latin to English happened through adaptation of the term in the late 14th century, where it began to describe various types of disagreement or inconsistency. The adverbial form 'incompatibly' emerged as a way to express the manner in which incompatibility manifests, often reflecting attitudes, behaviors, or qualities that clash or do not fit together well. Over time, it has been applied in diverse fields such as psychology, relationships, and technology, highlighting how incompatible elements can lead to conflicts or failures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,332, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.