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Synonyms: Adjective
agreeable, amicable, congenial, frictionless, harmonious, kindred, unanimous, united
Antonyms: Adjective
disagreeable, discordant, disharmonious, disunited, incompatible, inharmonious, uncongenial
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two people with compatible personalities This printer is compatible with most PCs.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Further Reading Sharp 32-inch 4K touch display will be OS X compatibleSharp's IGZO displays first showed up in Japanese cell phones in late 2012, and these were soon being integrated into large-scale touchscreens, designed for desktop computer use. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "What Sharp’s IGZO display technology will mean for the Nintendo Switch," 8 Aug. 2019 For example, the tasting room’s audio/visual system is compatible with most hearing aids and Braille menus are on order. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "Maverick Whiskey Distillery transformed a historic downtown bank," 30 July 2019 In addition, only a few smartphones are currently compatible with Verizon 5G. — Julio Ojeda-zapata, Twin Cities, "Broadband on the go: Verizon turns on speedy 5G service in parts of St. Paul," 18 July 2019 In another upgrade from the previous version, this model is compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 devices. — Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, "Over 20,000 people love these portable chargers," 2 July 2019 During the interim, a rail system with compatible infrastructure can be utilized locally and upgraded to full high-speed specifications in the future. — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, "Letter: Starting rail at terminal points to meet halfway a better plan," 2 Aug. 2019 The three higher-end plans also include 5G service for the few customers who live in areas where Verizon offering (currently, 5G is available in parts of nine cities) and have a phone that's 5G compatible. — Aaron Pressman, Fortune, "Verizon’s Unlimited Plans Are Getting Cheaper. Here’s What You Need to Know," 2 Aug. 2019 Therein lies the problem—there are no light sources that are CMOS compatible. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Silicon LED created by buzzing surface with high-speed electrons," 22 July 2019 While highly Instagrammable, this approach represents more than a purely aesthetic choice; building meals from distinct but compatible pieces plays on some of the deepest chemical rules of deliciousness. — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The science behind a feast of flavor pairings at Kismet in Los Angeles," 12 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Look for cases that are wireless charging-compatible. — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, "Here's Why You May Actually Want to Upgrade to iPhone's XR Right Now," 20 Dec. 2018 With the success of the PC and PC compatibles, Microsoft became hugely successful. — Peter Bright, Ars Technica, "Paul Allen—Microsoft co-founder, Seahawks owner, and space pioneer—dies at 65," 16 Oct. 2018 Each zip file contains a vector EPS (Adobe Illustrator version 8+ compatible) and some artists will also include PDF and AI files as well. — Jenny Knizner, USA TODAY, "11 Free Marketing Resources for Freelancers," 16 Apr. 2018 Microsoft is also warning, again, that all Windows updates now require the use of a compatible, up-to-date anti-virus program. — Peter Bright, Ars Technica, "Intel’s latest set of Spectre microcode fixes is coming to a Windows update," 1 Mar. 2018 All are also equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, and are Apple CarPlay compatible. — Charles Fleming, latimes.com, "Honda's new Gold Wing: Lighter, leaner, more powerful," 24 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'compatible.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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