incompatible
/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
incompatible — adjective
- incompatiblepositive
- more incompatiblecomparative
- most incompatiblesuperlative
1. If two people, things, or ways of doing something are incompatible, they are so
If two people, things, or ways of doing something are incompatible, they are so different in their basic nature that they cannot work together, stay together, or be used together successfully.
After three years together, Anjali and Erik realised they were fundamentally incompatible.
incompatible + subject (people) — relationship failure
The new printer is incompatible with Walid's old laptop, so he cannot connect them.
incompatible with [device/technology] — hardware mismatch
Jisoo resigned because her political views were incompatible with the company's policies.
The witness's first statement was incompatible with the evidence found at the scene.
Léa and her roommate were incompatible when it came to music and sleeping schedules.
- conflicting
Focuses on opposition between ideas, aims, or interests; less common for people or technology
- mismatched
Describes things or people that do not go well together; slightly less formal than incompatible
- contradictory
Specifically for statements, facts, or ideas that cannot both be true; not used for people or devices
- clashing
More informal, often for colours, styles, opinions, or personalities that conflict openly
- compatible
Direct opposite — able to exist or work together without conflict
- harmonious
Emphasises smooth, peaceful coexistence, typically for relationships or colours
文法句型
be + incompatible + (with + entity)
be + fundamentally/totally/completely + incompatible
用法筆記
Often followed by the preposition 'with' to name the other person or thing. The subject can be a plural noun phrase covering both entities (e.g., 'The two designs were incompatible'), or a singular noun with 'with' specifying the counterpart.