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compatible

compatible

adjective kohm-pah-TEE-bleh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Latin compatibilis (capable of coexisting).

Usage Note

Compatible is used for technical compatibility (dispositivos compatibles, compatible devices) and interpersonal compatibility (somos compatibles, 'we are compatible'). It is invariable in gender (same form for masculine and feminine) but changes for number: compatibles. The antonym is incompatible. The noun is compatibilidad. Like most -ble adjectives, it is stressed on the penultimate syllable (com-pa-TI-ble).

Examples

"Este software no es compatible con versiones antiguas."

Natural Translation

This software is not compatible with older versions.

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