compatible

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Able to be used together with something else without problems.

   This printer isn't compatible with my computer.

2. 2
   adj

   Able to live or work together well in a happy, agreeable way.

   They make a compatible married couple.

3. 3
   adj

   In agreement with something; consistent.

   His actions were compatible with his promises.

4. 4
   noun

   A device or product that works with another, especially one made to match a well-known brand.

   The company sells IBM compatibles at a lower price.

from Middle French compatible, from Medieval Latin compatibilis (“in compatibile beneficium, a benefice which could be held together with another one”), from Late Latin compator (“to suffer with”), from com- (“together”) + pati (“to suffer”); see passion.

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