incompatible

Example Sentences

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In the transformer, short-term memory and long-term memory are organized in an incompatible manner, with no clear way to transfer from short-term memory to long-term memory, according to Stamirowska.

From The Wall Street Journal

For quantum-mechanical objects—existing at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles—such superpositions of classically incompatible states are common.

From Scientific American

There are some exceptions, such as if the person with benefits is caring for kids younger than 6, has disabilities incompatible with holding a steady job or is in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program.

From Salon

"Personal life and war are two incompatible things. I came here to give myself to the war completely."

From Reuters

But saying that certain points are somehow beyond the pale of acceptable argumentation “is incompatible with the training that must be delivered in a law school.”

From Washington Post