compatible

Able to work or be used together without problems.

• These devices are compatible.
• Is this printer compatible with your computer?
• The new software is fully compatible with older files.

How to use it: be compatible with something (This keyboard is compatible with my tablet.)

Opposites: incompatible

Common phrases: compatible with something, compatible software, fully compatible

Able to have a good relationship because personalities or interests fit well together.

• They are a compatible couple.
• Our shared interests make us compatible.
• Do you think we would be compatible as flatmates?

How to use it: be compatible with someone (She feels compatible with her new business partner.)

Similar words: well matched

Opposites: incompatible

Common phrases: compatible partners, compatible couple, compatible with someone

Able to exist together without disagreement or contradiction.

• These two goals are compatible.
• The findings are compatible with our theory.
• Is this policy compatible with basic human rights?

How to use it: be compatible with something (His actions are compatible with his stated beliefs.)

Similar words: consistent, in keeping

Opposites: incompatible, inconsistent

Common phrases: compatible with something, compatible goals, compatible beliefs

A product designed to work with the same equipment or software as another product.

• This compatible runs the same programs.
• The company sold IBM compatibles.
• Will an older compatible support this software?

Similar words: clone

Common phrases: an IBM compatible, sell a compatible