How to Pronounce Compatibility
Compatibility
[k.ə.m.p.æ.t.ɪ.b.ɪ.l.ɪ.t.i]
Syllables:
com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Compatibility means how well two things or people can work or live together without problems.
Examples
- These two computer programs have good compatibility and work well together.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Reliability
r.ɪ.l.aɪ.ə.bɪ.lɪ.ti
The reliability of this car has been proven over many years.
Accountability
ə,kæʊntə'bɪlɪti
The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in the workplace.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| software compatibility issues | collocation | SOFTware comPATibility ISsues | We encountered software compatibility issues after the update. |
| ensure compatibility with | collocation | enSURE comPATibility WITH | You must ensure compatibility with existing hardware. |
| check compatibility between | collocation | CHECK comPATibility beTWEEN | Always check compatibility between devices before buying. |
| test compatibility for | collocation | TEST comPATibility FOR | We need to test compatibility for different operating systems. |
Fun Fact
Compatibility comes from the Latin 'compatibilis,' meaning 'able to suffer with' or 'bear together,' originally highlighting endurance and harmony rather than just matching qualities.
Word Family
noun
compatibility
The ability of two things to exist or work together without problems.
"The compatibility between the software and the computer is very good."
adjective
compatible
Able to exist or work together without problems.
"These two devices are compatible with each other."
adverb
compatibly
In a way that is able to exist or work together without problems.
"The new program runs compatibly with the old system."
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