compatible

compatibile

Che può funzionare o essere usato insieme a qualcos’altro senza problemi.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: be compatible with something (This keyboard is compatible with my tablet.)

Contrari: incompatible

Espressioni comuni: compatible with something, compatible software, fully compatible

compatibile, affine

Che può andare d’accordo con qualcuno perché le personalità o gli interessi si accordano.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: be compatible with someone (She feels compatible with her new business partner.)

Sinonimi: well matched

Contrari: incompatible

Espressioni comuni: compatible partners, compatible couple, compatible with someone

compatibile, coerente

Che può coesistere con qualcos’altro senza contraddizioni o conflitti.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: be compatible with something (His actions are compatible with his stated beliefs.)

Sinonimi: consistent, in keeping

Contrari: incompatible, inconsistent

Espressioni comuni: compatible with something, compatible goals, compatible beliefs

prodotto compatibile

Prodotto progettato per funzionare con gli stessi apparecchi o programmi di un altro prodotto.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: clone

Espressioni comuni: an IBM compatible, sell a compatible