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compatible
adjective /kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bl̩/
/-ˈpæt̬-/ Definition
C1 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)?Balance and imbalance compatibility
/kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
/-ˌpæt̬.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ noun [U] Balance and imbalance compatibly
/-bli/ adverb Balance and imbalance
/-ˌpæt̬.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ noun [U] Balance and imbalance compatibly
/-bli/ adverb Balance and imbalance (Definition of compatible adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accord with sth phrasal verb
- align verb
- alignment noun (POSITION)
- balance (sth) out/up phrasal verb
- balance of power noun
- balanced adjective
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