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Incompatible - English meaning

ˌɪn.kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl

Incompatible – definitions in English dictionary

adjective

(of two things) so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting.

Usage examples:

She declined the offer because it was incompatible with her values

Synonims:

IrreconcilableConflictingOpposedOppositeContradictoryAntagonisticAntipatheticClashingInharmoniousDiscordantMutually exclusive
adjective

Not able to exist or work with another person or thing

Usage examples:

Any new video system that is incompatible with existing ones has little chance of success.
adjective

So different that both cannot happen, be correct, or be accepted at the same time

Usage examples:

The aims of the two partners were so fundamentally incompatible that an outside arbitrator was call…
adjective

Not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Usage examples:

When we started living together we realized how incompatible we were - our interests were so differ…

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Incompatible: translate from English into Chinese

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不相容, 枘凿

Incompatible: translate from English into Dutch

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Onverenigbaar

Incompatible: translate from English into French

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Incompatible, Inconciliable

Incompatible: translate from English into German

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Unvereinbar, Nicht kompatibel, Unverträglich, Nicht miteinander verträglich

Incompatible: translate from English into Hindi

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असंगत, विसंगत, बेमेल, अनुचित, नामुनासिब, अननुरूप, अयोग्यता, परस्पर-विरोधी

Incompatible: translate from English into Italian

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Incompatibile

Incompatible: translate from English into Korean

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호환되지 않는, 성질이 안맞는

Incompatible: translate from English into Russian

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Несовместимый, Несочетаемый, Несочетающийся, Несообразный

Incompatible: translate from English into Spanish

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Incompatible, Cosa incompatible

Word origin

late Middle English: from medieval Latin incompatibilis, from in- ‘not’ + compatibilis (see compatible).

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Incompatible – similar words

incompatibility

ˌɪn.kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

noun

The condition of two things being so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting.

Usage examples:

Genetic incompatibility
noun

The fact that two things are so different that they cannot both happen, be correct, or be accepted at the same time

Usage examples:

Incompatibility between sth (and sth) in design, there seems to be an inherent incompatibility betw…
noun

The state of not being able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Usage examples:

An incompatibility problem prevents the two pieces of software from being used together., they stop…
Incompatibility - all meanings in English

incompatibilities

ˌɪn.kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

noun

The condition of two things being so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting.

Usage examples:

Genetic incompatibility
noun

The fact that two things are so different that they cannot both happen, be correct, or be accepted at the same time

Usage examples:

Incompatibility between sth (and sth) in design, there seems to be an inherent incompatibility betw…
noun

The state of not being able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Usage examples:

An incompatibility problem prevents the two pieces of software from being used together., they stop…
Incompatibilities - all meanings in English

Incompatible synonims

antagonistic

ænˌtæɡ.ənˈɪs.tɪk

adjective

Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

Usage examples:

An antagonistic group of bystanders
adjective

Actively opposing or showing unfriendliness towards something or someone

Usage examples:

He's extremely antagonistic towards all critics.
Antagonistic - all meanings in English

antipathetic

ˌæn.ti.pəˈθet.ɪk

adjective

Showing or feeling a strong aversion.

Usage examples:

It is human nature to be antipathetic to change
adjective

Showing or feeling a strong dislike, opposition, or anger

Usage examples:

Antipathetic attitudes towards smokers, even those normally antipathetic to anything new approve of…
Antipathetic - all meanings in English

clashing

klæʃ

adjective

In conflict with each other; incompatible.

Usage examples:

Rivalries and clashing interests were laid aside
verb

Meet and come into violent conflict.

Usage examples:

Soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the match
verb

Present participle of clash

Usage examples:

Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities., the government and the opp…
Clashing - all meanings in English

conflicting

kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ

adjective

Incompatible or at variance; contradictory.

Usage examples:

There are conflicting accounts of what occurred
verb

Be incompatible or at variance; clash.

Usage examples:

Parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict
adjective

Relating to beliefs, needs, facts, etc. that are different and opposing

Usage examples:

Conflicting account/report two staff members will often give quite conflicting accounts of what was…
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contradictory

ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i

adjective

Mutually opposed or inconsistent.

Usage examples:

The two studies came to contradictory conclusions
noun

A contradictory proposition.

Usage examples:

He entitles this kind of opposition dialectical, and that of contradictories analytical.
adjective

If two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different from each other

Usage examples:

I keep getting contradictory advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put i…
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discordant

dɪˈskɔː.dənt

adjective

Disagreeing or incongruous.

Usage examples:

The operative principle of democracy is a balance of discordant qualities
adjective

Producing an unpleasant sound

Usage examples:

Discordant opinions discordant opinions prevail even among good judges., the contemporary dialogue …
adjective

Used to describe something that is not in agreement with something else

Usage examples:

Discordant opinions discordant opinions prevail even among good judges.
Discordant - all meanings in English

inharmonious

ˌɪn.hɑːˈməʊ.ni.əs

adjective

Not forming or contributing to a pleasing whole; discordant.

Usage examples:

An inharmonious, negative state of mind
adjective

Making an unpleasant musical sound, or not making a pleasant harmony (= the pleasing sound of notes being played or sung together)

Usage examples:

The loud inharmonious wailing continued for hours., i did not find the two voices inharmonious, alt…
adjective

Not friendly and peaceful

Usage examples:

You may become the mediator and peacemaker in inharmonious situations., even between the most devot…
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irreconcilable

ˌɪr.ek.ənˈsaɪ.lə.bəl

adjective

(of ideas or statements) so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.

Usage examples:

These two views of the economy are irreconcilable
noun

Any of two or more ideas or statements that cannot be made compatible.

Usage examples:

This, ultimately, is a play about existential resemblances and contrasts, kinships and irreconcilab…

Impossible to bring into accord

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opposed

adjective

Anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with.

Usage examples:

He was opposed to discrimination
verb

Disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

Usage examples:

A majority of the electorate opposed ec membership
adjective

Disagreeing with something

Usage examples:

Mom’s strongly opposed to my learning to drive., i’d prefer to go in may, as opposed to (= rather t…
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opposite

adjective

Situated on the other or further side when seen from a specified or implicit viewpoint; facing.

Usage examples:

A crowd gathered on the opposite side of the street
noun

A person or thing that is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else.

Usage examples:

We were opposites in temperament
adverb

In a position facing a specified or implied subject.

Usage examples:

She was sitting almost opposite
Opposite - all meanings in English

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