1
: able to exist together without trouble or conflict : going together well
compatible colors
two people with compatible personalities
My roommate and I are very compatible. [=we get along very well]
Our tastes are not compatible. [=we like very different things]
a policy that is compatible with my beliefs [=that agrees with my beliefs]
2
of devices and especially computers
: able to be used together
compatible computers
compatible systems
This printer is compatible with most PCs.
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/compatible. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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