compatibility

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) 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. (countable, uncountable) 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. (countable, uncountable) 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. (countable, uncountable) 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.
5. (countable, uncountable) the continuity or good fit of material or members or components while being deformed.

Synonyms

suitability

consistency

affinity

harmony

elasticity

pliability

softness

flexibility

appropriateness

interchangeability

adaptability

congruity

concordance

chemistry

coexistence

interchangeableness

interoperability

keeping

overtone

standing together

symphony

tune

uniformity

unison

hydrophilicity

compliance

friendship

reconcilability

conguity

agreement

amity

coherence

compatible

concert

concord

conformity

congeniality

consistence

consonance

correspondence

exchangeability

fitness

harmoniousness

Translations

compatibilité

Kompatibilität

compatibilità

compatibilidad

compatibilidade

compatibilitat

uygunluk

Verträglichkeit

compatibiliteit

verenigbaarheid

توافق

συμβατότητα

uyma

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin compatibilitās. By surface analysis, compatible + -ity.

Sentences

The F-mount has a significant degree of both backward and forward compatibility .