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compatible

/kəmˈpætəbl/
com · pat · i · ble kəm · ˈpæt · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. able to exist or work together without conflict
中文释义
兼容的,和谐的
Significado en Español
compatible, armonioso
한국어 뜻
호환되는, 양립할 수 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tương thích, hòa hợp
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How to use “compatible” in a sentence

Their personalities are very compatible, which makes their relationship strong.

他们的性格非常和谐,这使得他们的关系很牢固。

This charger is not compatible with my phone.

这个充电器和我的手机不兼容。

The two roommates were compatible and rarely argued.

这两个室友很合得来,很少吵架。

Make sure the game is compatible with your computer.

确认这款游戏与你的电脑兼容。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(common)+pat(feeling)+ible(adjective suffix) → capable of feeling together → compatible.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym of “compatible”?

  1. A harmonious
  2. B contrary
  3. C incompatible
  4. D discordant
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A — harmonious. “compatible” means adj. able to exist or work together without conflict

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The brand-new software is simply not ______ with such an old computer.

  1. A incompatible
  2. B opposed
  3. C clashing
  4. D compatible
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D — compatible. “compatible” means adj. able to exist or work together without conflict

Common questions about “compatible”

What does “compatible” mean?

compatible — adj. able to exist or work together without conflict. In Chinese: 兼容的,和谐的.

How do you pronounce “compatible”?

compatible is pronounced /kəmˈpætəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · pat · i · ble.

How do you use “compatible” in a sentence?

“compatible” means able to exist or work together without conflict. Examples: (1) Their personalities are very compatible, which makes their relationship strong. (2) This charger is not compatible with my phone. (3) The two roommates were compatible and rarely argued. (4) Make sure the game is compatible with your computer.

What are synonyms for “compatible”?

harmonious, congruent, consistent, agreeable — all close in meaning to compatible (adj. able to exist or work together without conflict).

Is “compatible” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. compatible appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “compatible”?

com(common)+pat(feeling)+ible(adjective suffix) → capable of feeling together → compatible.

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