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Incompatible
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Simple meaning
What does Incompatible mean?
Incompatible means not able to work well together.
Dictionary definition
Not able to work well together or exist together without problems.
Example sentences
Incompatible in a sentence
easy
The old charger was incompatible with the new device.
medium
Two plans may be incompatible if they need the same room at the same time.
hard
In science and technology, incompatible parts may prevent a system from working.
Synonyms
Words like Incompatible
mismatchedNot fitting together well.
unsuitableNot right for a purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
compatibleAble to work well together.
matchingFitting together well.
Word family
Incompatible word family
Base word
incompatible
adjective
incompatible
Base form.
noun
incompatibility
The state of not working well together.
adjective
compatible
Able to work well together.
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Practice 1
What does incompatible mean?
Incompatible means not able to work well together.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to incompatible?
mismatched is close in meaning to incompatible in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses incompatible correctly?
This sentence uses incompatible with its correct meaning.
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