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incompatible

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Adjective — Unable to exist, work, or coexist together due to fundamental differences.

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How to use incompatible

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incompatible with mutually incompatible incompatible software

Etymology

Borrowed from French incompatible, from in- ("not") + compatible.

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What does “incompatible” mean?

The word “incompatible” means unable to exist, work, or coexist together due to fundamental differences. In plain terms, doesn't fit or work together with something else.

How do you pronounce “incompatible”?

“Incompatible” is pronounced ihng-kuhm-PA-tih-buhl (/ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “incompatible” in a sentence?

Here is “incompatible” used in a sentence: “The new software is incompatible with older versions of the operating system.”

What is the opposite of “incompatible”?

The opposite of “incompatible” — its antonyms — is compatible.

What part of speech is “incompatible”?

“Incompatible” is an adjective.

Where does the word “incompatible” come from?

The word “incompatible” comes from French. Borrowed from French incompatible, from in- ("not") + compatible.

Is “incompatible” a common word?

“Incompatible” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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