compatibility
/kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · /kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · /kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tēi/ (ame, mw)
compatibility — noun
1. the degree to which people, groups, or things can get along, work together, or s
the degree to which people, groups, or things can get along, work together, or stay together without causing problems or conflict.
Before moving in, Aiko and Theo checked their compatibility as roommates by discussing daily habits.
collocation: check compatibility
A high level of compatibility between team members usually leads to better collaboration and results.
When looking for a flatmate, Priya considers compatibility more important than a low rent.
The couple's emotional compatibility helped them face difficult times without losing trust.
Leila and her business partner discovered their compatibility after several weeks of working together.
- harmony
suggests an active, pleasant state of balance; stronger than mere compatibility
- rapport
more personal — implies mutual understanding and easy communication
- affinity
stresses a natural liking or connection between people
- consonance
formal; describes alignment of ideas, beliefs, or goals
- incompatibility
the direct opposite — inability to get along or work together
- conflict
stronger than incompatibility; active disagreement or opposition
文法句型
compatibility with [someone/something]
compatibility between [people/things]
[adjective] compatibility
用法筆記
Typically uncountable. Commonly paired with 'with' (compatibility with someone) or 'between' (compatibility between two people). Frequently modified by adjectives describing the type of relationship — emotional, romantic, sexual, or personal.
常見錯誤
2. the ability of a computer, device, or piece of software to work correctly with a
the ability of a computer, device, or piece of software to work correctly with another system, program, or piece of equipment.
Before buying a new printer, make sure it has compatibility with your operating system.
pattern: have compatibility with [system]
The latest software update improved compatibility between the app and older devices.
Yara checked the compatibility of the new game with her laptop before buying it.
Backward compatibility allows the new gaming console to run software from older models.
The technician tested the compatibility of the extra monitor with both Windows and macOS.
- interoperability
more specific — the ability of different systems to exchange and use information
- cross-platform support
practical term meaning software works across multiple operating systems
- incompatibility
the inability of devices or software to work together
文法句型
compatibility with [a system/device]
compatibility between [devices/systems]
[adjective] compatibility
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' (compatibility with a system) or 'between' (compatibility between two devices). Common technical modifiers include 'backward', 'forward', 'full', and 'partial'.