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incompatible

/ɪnˈkɒmpətəbl/
in · com · pat · i · ble ɪn · ˈkɒm · pə · tə · bl
English Definition
adj. not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences
中文释义
不兼容的, 不相容的
Significado en Español
incompatible
한국어 뜻
호환되지 않는, 양립할 수 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không tương thích, không tương hợp
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Example Sentence

Their personalities were so incompatible that they couldn't live together peacefully.

他们的性格如此不相容，以至于无法和睦相处。

Synonyms
conflicting discordant incongruous inconsistent
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(negative) + compatible(compatible) → incompatible.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is most similar in meaning to “incompatible”?

  1. A compatible
  2. B discordant
  3. C similar
  4. D harmonious
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B — discordant. “incompatible” means adj. not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two strong personalities were simply ______ and argued constantly.

  1. A compatible
  2. B incompatible
  3. C harmonious
  4. D agreeable
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B — incompatible. “incompatible” means adj. not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

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Common questions about “incompatible”

What does “incompatible” mean?

incompatible — adj. not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences. In Chinese: 不兼容的, 不相容的.

How do you pronounce “incompatible”?

incompatible is pronounced /ɪnˈkɒmpətəbl/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · com · pat · i · ble.

How do you use “incompatible” in a sentence?

Their personalities were so incompatible that they couldn't live together peacefully. (他们的性格如此不相容，以至于无法和睦相处。)

What are synonyms for “incompatible”?

conflicting, discordant, incongruous, inconsistent — all close in meaning to incompatible (adj. not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences).

Is “incompatible” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. incompatible appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “incompatible”?

in-(negative) + compatible(compatible) → incompatible.

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