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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And they should stop writing tenders that are compatible only with proprietary solutions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Asian refineries are paying $8 to $10 above Dated Brent for any compatible barrel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

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

But usually when two figures of speech appear together, they aren’t so compatible.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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