COMPATIBLE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

compatible

adjective

kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl

Definition of compatible

as in unanimous

having or marked by agreement in feeling or action didn't think that they'd be compatible as roommates

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as in consistent

not having or showing any apparent conflict a theory that is compatible with what we already know about early man

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Recent Examples of compatible However, Xona took a different route by instead making Pulsar satellite signals compatible with ground receivers designed for L1 or L5 band signals. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 The game will be accessible via the Netflix platform on compatible TVs. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 July 2026 However, with so much spending today done online or with credit cards, traditional envelope budgeting isn’t always compatible with many people’s lifestyles. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Some VPNs can also run at the router level on compatible routers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible

Adjective

Board Secretary Martin Ericson, a Democrat, said the unanimous vote represented a compromise after weeks of disagreement over both the Midland site and Sunday voting.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Passed on a unanimous tally of 49-0 (two members missed the roll call) means a Mamdani veto would have zero chance of being sustained.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of unanimous

Adjective

The numbers are consistent with the depressed transit levels recorded over recent days since negotiations fell apart.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The social network has other large users besides the president, but few who can provide consistent market-moving information.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of consistent

Adjective

But in my opinion, a united royal family with important connections to America is good for the royal brand and has value for both countries.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
The 79-year-old, who finished in second place against Tinubu in 2023, initially sought an alliance with other opposition parties to present a united candidate to thwart Tinubu’s second term bid.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of united

Adjective

But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of consonant

Adjective

He was replaced by Magyar, a former member of Orbán’s Fidesz party whom many observers hope will be a more cooperative international partner.

— Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
This cooperative aspect helps structure and play work together without strain.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026