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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Perhaps it’s a sign they are not compatible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Some employees questioned whether the product was compatible with OpenAI's stated mission of ensuring the technology benefits humanity, while investors raised concerns about the reputational risks relative to any commercial upside, according to the report.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

And by this token, not much of a money-making venture, for the Greater Good and the Greater Profit are not compatible aims, much to Father’s chagrin.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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