incompatibility

/ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)

incompatibility — noun

1. a situation in which two people, groups, or things are so fundamentally differen

1.名詞B2
釋義

a situation in which two people, groups, or things are so fundamentally different that they cannot live, work, or exist together successfully

例句

Mei-Lin and Ibrahim separated after two years, realizing their incompatibility was too deep to fix.

incompatibility + between people + result (separation)

The incompatibility between the old computer system and the new software caused constant errors.

incompatibility + between [thing A] and [thing B] + causes problems

同義詞
  • mismatch

    less formal, focuses on two things that do not go well together

  • conflict

    stronger, implies active opposition rather than just difference

  • discord

    more formal, used mainly for people and relationships

反義詞
  • compatibility

    the ability of two things to exist or work together

  • harmony

    positive coexistence, often of people or groups

文法句型

incompatibility + between + [two parties/things]

incompatibility + with + [a single party/thing]

用法筆記

Typically uncountable in general reference. The noun is often followed by between to introduce the conflicting parties, or by with to name a single mismatched counterpart.

常見錯誤

❌There is an incompatibility between their personalities.
✅There is incompatibility between their personalities.
💡The noun is usually uncountable; do not use 'a' or 'an' with it.