Definitions

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

STRONGEST

appropriate consistent fitting harmonious proper suitable

WEAK

compatible consonant loving suited well-matched

Example Sentences

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Incompatible and uncertified batteries are major contributors to fire risks.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

Incompatible worldviews have been isolated within bubbles where contradictory points of view or unresolved complications cannot reach.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2024

“Our goal is not to have a one-off, but to advance the field to help our patients,” said Dr. Locke, who is director of U.A.B.’s Incompatible Kidney Transplant Program.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Incompatible friends, taken for granted by their spouses, fall in love after having to spend time alone together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2019

Immediate Inference by Relation would be a more appropriate name than Opposition; and Relation might then be subdivided into Compatible and Incompatible Relation.

From Deductive Logic by Stock, St. George William Joseph

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