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incompatible

[in-kuhm-pat-uh-buhl] / ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
antagonistic, contradictory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflicting inappropriate incongruous inconsistent irreconcilable unsuitable unsuited
STRONG
uncongenial
WEAK
adverse antipathetic antipodal antithetical clashing contrary counter disagreeing discordant discrepant disparate factious inadmissible incoherent inconformable inconsonant inconstant jarring marching to a different drummer mismatched night and day offbeat opposed opposite poles apart unadapted warring whale of difference
Antonyms
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appropriate consistent fitting harmonious proper suitable
WEAK
compatible consonant loving suited well-matched

Example Sentences

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"Just as a USB adapter allows devices with different connectors to work together, Floquet magnons could bridge frequencies that would otherwise remain incompatible."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Washington and Tehran have a history of making negotiations happen in the face of seemingly incompatible demands by quietly shelving some of the most contentious points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The UFW said in a written statement that the “troubling allegations” against Chavez “are incompatible with our organization’s values.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“The UFW has learned of deeply troubling allegations that one of the union’s co-founders, Cesar Chavez, behaved in ways that are incompatible with our organization’s values,” the statement said.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Moreover, there was no longer any fear that it would be incompatible with the experimental data.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson