Compatibility — Definition & Meaning

What does compatibility mean?

noun

The state or quality of being compatible; the ability of two or more things to exist or work together harmoniously. The quality of being able to work or be used together without problems.

Example

"The company's software was designed to ensure compatibility with a wide range of operating systems."

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Etymologically related

Latin 'compatibilis'French 'compatibilité'Italian 'compatibilità'Spanish 'compatibilidad'

Synonyms for compatibility

congruence consistency harmony uniformity coherence similarity

Antonyms of compatibility

incompatibility discord disagreement

Rhymes with compatibility

compatibility ability fragility hilarity