noncompatible

adjective

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as in incompatible

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  1. incompatible
  2. conflicting
Adjective
  • Garments made primarily from recyclable fibers can still contain labels, sewing thread, elastic, drawcords, buttons, snaps, zippers and coatings made from incompatible materials.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These developments, usually considered in isolation, illustrate that voters and politicians alike want things that are fundamentally incompatible but refuse to acknowledge the trade-offs.
    — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of incompatible
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  • The news of Sharma's capture follows conflicting reports that claimed he was taken into custody back in January.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Complicating those commitments are threats from the DP World Tour to reinstitute fines for members playing in conflicting events.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of conflicting
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“Noncompatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncompatible. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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