compatible

adjective

kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl How to pronounce compatible (audio)
Definition of compatiblenext
1
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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2
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 These can be enjoyed with compatible headphones and speakers (like some from Sonos) that support this virtual surround sound technology. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026 The researchers are therefore exploring magnetic materials that could produce similar effects with lasers more compatible with electronic systems. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026 The Echo Glow can also be paired with other Alexa-compatible devices, including the Amazon Echo Dot or the Echo Pop Kids, for a hands-free experience. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 That approach allows Bliss Mobil modules to move between compatible truck chassis. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
  1. unanimous
  2. consistent
  3. united
  4. consonant
  5. cooperative
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  • On Monday, Cheryl Reeve won the league’s coach of the year and Miles was a unanimous choice for rookie of the year.
    — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning its unanimous verdict after a two-week trial.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of unanimous
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  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Smith was able to stay relatively healthy last season, earning consistent playing time because of his pesky perimeter defense and steady offensive game in a backup point guard role.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • Helldivers will land on the same weekend as a united Universal event film and UA/Amazon MGM Studios/Amblin’s internet horror feature The Mandela Catalogue.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The pope, who spoke out against the US war in Iran, also wants a more united Europe, a stronger European Union and stronger international cooperation.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of united
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  • The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.
    — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of consonant
Adjective
  • These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The cooperative members’ experience with sewing, handcrafts and production helped designers adjust both the material and the finished products, according to the project partners.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooperative

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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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