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compatible
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compatible
adj.
capable of existing together in harmony; congruous; able to be used with other machines without alteration; able to be used on or with other computers without being changed (Computers)
n.
piece of equipment which can be used with other machines without alteration; device which can be used on or with other computers without being changed (Computers)
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Compatibility
Compatibility may refer to:
Computing
- Backward compatibility, in which newer devices can understand data generated by older devices
- Compatibility card, an expansion card for hardware emulation of another device
- Compatibility layer, components that allow for non-native support of components
- Compatibility mode, software mechanism in which a software emulates an older version of software
- Computer compatibility, of a line of machines
- Forward compatibility, in which older devices can understand data generated by newer devices
- License compatibility, of software licenses
- Pin-compatibility, in devices that have the same functions assigned to the same particular pins
- IBM PC compatible, computers that are generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT
- Software incompatibility, a characteristic of software components or systems which cannot operate satisfactorily together
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compatible
Adjective
1. able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination; "a compatible married couple"; "her deeds were compatible with her ideology"
(antonym) incompatible
(similar) congenial
(see-also) congenial, agreeable
2. having similar disposition and tastes; "a compatible married couple"; "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"
(synonym) sympathetic
(similar) congenial, agreeable
3. capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
(antonym) incompatible
(classification) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
4. (of a couple) existing together harmoniously
(synonym) well-matched
(similar) matched
5. capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction
(similar) miscible, mixable
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compatible
adj.
compatible
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compatible
adj.
compatible, capable of existing together in harmony; congruous; able to be used with other machines without alteration; able to be used on or with other computers without being changed (Computers)
