compatible

compatible [kəm pat′ə bəl]

adj.

[ME & ML compatibilis < LL(Ec) compati: see COMPASSION]

1.

a) capable of living together harmoniously or getting along well together (with)

b) in agreement; congruent (with)

2.

a) that can work well together, get along well together, combine well, etc. [a compatible couple, compatible colors]

b) that can function or be used together without change or alteration

3. that can be mixed without reacting chemically or interfering with one another's action or state: said of drugs, insecticides, etc.

4. Bot. that can be cross-fertilized or grafted readily

5. Comput. designating or of

6.

a) computer components, software, etc. that can be used with a specified computer or computer system: often in hyphenated compounds

b) computers or computer systems that can use the same components, software, etc.

compatibility

n.

compatibleness

compatibly

adv.