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 This also makes the new interceptor missile compatible with the current Patriot fire-control systems and the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). — David Szondy july 22, New Atlas, 23 July 2026 That could allow designers to combine specialized chiplets without giving up the scalability offered by CMOS-compatible silicon photonics. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 The new Trailhunter package is compatible with the affordable SR5 trim. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The app works on compatible Android and iOS devices and continues to receive updates as part of your lifetime license. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible

Adjective

In a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees on Thursday advanced a resolution placing a parcel tax measure before voters to help address rising special education costs.

— Chaewon Chung July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Miles was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection and also earned All-American honors after leading TCU to a regular-season conference championship and the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of unanimous

Adjective

Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Boise police will work with counsel and prosecutors to make sure enforcement is consistent, with the law and also protects people’s rights, spokesperson Haley Williams said.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 24 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

The driver of the 18-wheeler remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation, according to police.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Other cooperative strategies include herding mobile rays, blocking an escape path while hunting white sharks, and deliberately producing waves to bump penguins off ice floes.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026