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Definition compatible in British English

compatible adjective

adjective
/kəmˈpætəb(ə)l/
1

ideas or systems that are compatible can exist together

Example

The proposed new regulation is not compatible with our existing policy.

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2

if one piece of computer equipment or software is compatible with another, they can be used together

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3

likely to have a good relationship because of being similar

Example

You can find yourself married to someone with whom you're not compatible.

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Definition compatible in British English