incompatible — not able to exist or work together harmoniously; mutually opposed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to exist or work together harmoniously; mutually opposed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/
Example Sentences
- My love for heavy metal music and my roommate's need for complete silence are totally incompatible.
- The new update made my phone incompatible with the old charger.
- Their relationship failed because pizza-for-breakfast and healthy-living were incompatible lifestyles.
incompatible
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/]
not able to exist or work together harmoniously; mutually opposed
The new charger is incompatible with his old phone, so nothing happens.
These pieces aren't compatible - that's not debatable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incompatibilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'compatibilis' (capable of being compatible), which comes from 'compatiens' meaning 'suffering together' or 'agreeing with'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + com- (together) + pati (suffer/agree) + -ible (able to) + -s (adjective ending) = incompatible (not able to exist together)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My love for heavy metal music and my roommate's need for complete silence are totally incompatible.”
“The new update made my phone incompatible with the old charger.”
“Their relationship failed because pizza-for-breakfast and healthy-living were incompatible lifestyles.”
“Democracy and dictatorship are fundamentally incompatible political systems.”
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