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Definitions

compatible

[kuhm-pat-uh-buhl] / kəmˈpæt ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
agreeable, in harmony
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adaptable appropriate consistent suitable
WEAK
accordant congenial congruent congruous consonant cooperative fit fitting getting along with harmonious having good vibes hitting it off in keeping in sync with in the groove like-minded meet on the same wavelength proper reconcilable simpatico sympathetic together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
improper unfitting unsuitable
WEAK
antagonistic antipathetic disagreeable incompatible inharmonious unsuited

Example Sentences

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Instead, they now strongly show support for leaders they sees as compatible with US diplomatic priorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Salah and Mane were not always compatible as personalities but on the pitch they were perfectly in tune with each other, aided by the graceful Brazilian Firmino.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"By integrating twisted photonic crystals with MEMS, we have a platform that is not only powerful from a physics standpoint but also compatible with the way modern photonics are manufactured."

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Whichever substance will win must be compatible with existing microchip fabrication processes, because so many billions have already been invested in them, says Kaiying Wang of the University of South-Eastern Norway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

There was no difficulty in twisting an externally situated backbone into a shape compatible with the X-ray evidence.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.