B2 verb Neutral

compatible

/kəmˈpætəbl/

Describes two or more things that can exist, live, or work together successfully without conflict. It is frequently used to describe interpersonal relationships, software/hardware systems, or logical ideas that are consistent with one another.

Ejemplos

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1

They decided to move in together because they realized their lifestyles were highly compatible.

They chose to live together because their daily habits and ways of living matched well.

2

The court ruled that the new policy was not compatible with the country's constitution.

The legal authority decided the new rule did not align with the nation's fundamental laws.

3

I think this new app isn't compatible with my old tablet.

I believe this application won't work on my older electronic device.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
compatibility
Adverbio
compatibly
Adjetivo
compatible
Relacionado
compatibleness
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Computer-Able' device. If a device is compatible, it is 'able' to work with your 'computer'.

Quiz rápido

The technician explained that the updated software is not ________ with the old hardware.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: compatible

Ejemplos

1

They decided to move in together because they realized their lifestyles were highly compatible.

everyday

They chose to live together because their daily habits and ways of living matched well.

2

The court ruled that the new policy was not compatible with the country's constitution.

formal

The legal authority decided the new rule did not align with the nation's fundamental laws.

3

I think this new app isn't compatible with my old tablet.

informal

I believe this application won't work on my older electronic device.

4

The experimental data gathered in the second trial are compatible with the initial hypothesis.

academic

The information from the second test supports and fits the original scientific theory.

5

We need to ensure our accounting software is compatible with the client's reporting system.

business

We must make sure our financial programs can exchange data with the customer's system.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
compatibility
Adverbio
compatibly
Adjetivo
compatible
Relacionado
compatibleness

Colocaciones comunes

highly compatible working extremely well together
backward compatible able to work with older versions or systems
mutually compatible both sides fitting or working together well
perfectly compatible fitting together without any issues
compatible with able to exist or work with a specific thing

Frases Comunes

compatible blood type

a blood group that can be safely used for transfusion to a specific person

electronically compatible

devices that can connect and share data without damage or error

ideologically compatible

having belief systems that do not contradict each other

Se confunde a menudo con

compatible vs comparable

Comparable means 'similar in size or quality,' while compatible means 'able to exist together without problems.'

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always followed by the preposition 'with'. It is used for both people (personalities) and objects (technology/chemicals).

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'to' after compatible (e.g., 'compatible to the system'), but 'with' is the standard preposition.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Computer-Able' device. If a device is compatible, it is 'able' to work with your 'computer'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Medieval Latin 'compatibilis', which comes from 'compati' meaning 'to suffer with' or 'to feel pity with'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a predicative adjective: [Subject] + [be] + compatible + with + [Object]. Can be used as an attributive adjective: a compatible [Noun]. No comparative form 'compatibler'; use 'more compatible'.

Quiz rápido

The technician explained that the updated software is not ________ with the old hardware.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: compatible

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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