compatible adjective

/kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bl ̩/

/-ˈpæt ̬-/ adj

Definition

able to exist, live together, or work successfully with something or someone else

It was when we started living together that we found we just weren't compatible.

This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.

Such policies are not compatible with democratic government.

Are their two blood groups compatible (= can blood from one person be given to the other person)?

/kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

/-ˌpæt ̬.əˈbɪl.ə.t ̬i/ n [U]

/kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bli/

/-ˈpæt ̬-/ adv

(Definition of compatible adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

to worry about something

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