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 These systems are compatible with most general privacy laws, but not with specialized laws, such as HIPAA. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 Anker PowerWave Pad is Qi-certified and is compatible with most newer smartphones and wireless earbuds. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 That logic matters for retailers because beauty is highly compatible with cultural imitation. — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The sets are oven-safe, induction-compatible and easy to clean. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible

Adjective

Unlike a criminal jury, the five jurors will not need to reach a unanimous decision.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
There was widespread expectation that the deal could be finalised and a unanimous view that Rodri was the missing piece for this new project — until Barcelona scuppered it all.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of unanimous

Adjective

This is consistent across multiple studies, repeated in different countries around the world, including those mentioned in today’s press conference.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Ingredients such as creatine and beta-alanine generally work through consistent use over time, not by getting into your system as quickly as possible.

— Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistent

Adjective

The two have remained united throughout the murder investigation and subsequent legal ordeals regarding Kohberger.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
The representative added that the Fever remained united around winning games and building its fan base before directing reporters back to basketball questions.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of united

Adjective

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

But outside factors might not be so cooperative going forward.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
The law sets exceptions for certain schools and academies, including year-round schools, cooperative innovative/early college schools and qualifying districts that have a good-cause calendar waiver.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026