a. [ F., fr. LL.compatibilis, fr. L. compati. See Compassion. ] Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with. [ 1913 Webster ]
Our poets have joined together such qualities as are by nature the most compatible. Broome.
n. Compatibility; consistency; fitness; agreement. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a compatible manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. in- not + compatible: cf. F. incompatible. ]
A strength and obduracy of character incompatible with his meek and innocent nature. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Incompatible terms (Logic),
n. (Med. & Chem.) An incompatible substance; esp., in
n. The quality or state of being incompatible; incompatibility. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an incompatible manner; inconsistently; incongruously.