B2adjectivetechnologyrelationships
US/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/
UK/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/
able to work together with another device or system; also able to live or work well with someone
In context
This charger is compatible with most Android phones.
They broke up because they just weren't compatible as a couple.
Check that the software is compatible with your computer before you buy it.
Words that go with compatible
adjective + preposition
- compatible withable to work together with another thing or personThis charger is compatible with most phones.Not
compatible to
adverb + adjective
- fully compatibleable to work together without any problemThe new software is fully compatible with older systems.
- backward compatibleable to work with older versions of a productThe new console is backward compatible with old games.
- highly compatiblevery well suited to work or live togetherThe two roommates turned out to be highly compatible.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This app is compatible to my phone.Correct: This app is compatible with my phone.