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Compatibility

/kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/

The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.

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📖 Definitions of "Compatibility"

noun

1
The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.
2
The capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference.
3
The ability to execute a given program on different types of computers without modification of the program or the computers. See backward compatibility and forward compatibility.
4
The capability that allows the substitution of one subsystem (storage facility), or of one functional unit (e.g., hardware, software), for the originally designated system or functional unit in a relatively transparent manner, without loss of information and without the introduction of errors.

🔄 Synonyms of "Compatibility"

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Word	Definition
rapportnoun	A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

↔️ Antonyms of "Compatibility"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
incompatibilitynoun	The quality or state of being incompatible; inconsistency; irreconcilability.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Compatibility"

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Word	Definition
rapportnoun	A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
convergencenoun	The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
coherencenoun	The quality of forming a unified whole.
proportionalitynoun	(uncountable) the property of being proportional
combinationnoun	The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
consistencynoun	Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
comparabilitynoun	The quality of being comparable.
congruencenoun	The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
harmonynoun	Agreement or accord.
uniformitynoun	(uncountable) The quality or state of having the same characteristics or form as other things, and lacking variety; (countable) an instance of this.
accordancenoun	Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.
matingnoun	(zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.
accordnoun	Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action.
conformitynoun	The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
conformancenoun	The act of conforming; conformity.
alignmentnoun	An arrangement of items in a line.
suitabilitynoun	The quality of being suitable.
balancenoun	(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
supportabilitynoun	The characteristics of a non-consumable product that allow it to continue being useful at low cost.
consensusnoun	General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each member of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.