compatibility
kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti
compatibilities
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Definition of compatibility - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
general harmonystate of being able to exist together peacefully
  • Their compatibility made working together easy.
accord congruity harmony
2.
technologyTECH.ability to run a program on different computersTECH.
  • Software compatibility is crucial for cross-platform use.
interoperability portability
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Expressions with compatibility

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check used to see if two different things work well together
The lab performed a compatibility test before the organ transplant.
ability to work with older systems or versions
This software offers backward compatibility with previous versions.
ability to work with older systems or versions
The new software update offers backwards compatibility with older devices.
computer setting that lets newer systems work with older software or files
Run the game in compatibility mode if it crashes on this system.
degree to which something fits ecological limits and avoids serious environmental harm
We tested the environmental compatibility of the new building materials.
ability of something to work with newer versions
This software offers upward compatibility with the latest operating systems.

Origin of compatibility

Latin, com (together) + pati (suffer)

Terms with compatibility included in their meaning

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compatibility
match well with a specific role or purpose
compatibility
work well in combination
compatibility
match or suit each other in a pleasing way
compatibility
person or thing that is well suited
compatibility
compatible or matching well with something or someone
compatibility
match or suit each other
incompatibility
lack of compatibility between people
compatibility
perfect combination or fit

Examples of compatibility in a sentence

  • Compatibility between software and hardware ensured smooth updates.
  • The app's compatibility with older devices is impressive.
  • Ensuring compatibility can reduce technical support issues.

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  1. French:compatibilité, interopérabilité, ...
  2. German:Kompatibilität, Softwarekompatibilität, ...
  3. Italian:compatibilità, interoperabilità, ...
  4. Spanish:compatibilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:compatibilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:兼容性, 适应性, ...
  7. Japanese:相性, コンパチビリティ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَافُق, تَوافُقِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּאִימוּת, תְּאִימוּת, ...
  10. Russian:совместимость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гармонія, сумісність, ...
  12. Hindi:संगतता, सॉफ़्टवेयर संगतता, ...
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