a. [ Pref. in- not + compatible: cf. F. incompatible. ] [ It was formerly sometimes written incompetible. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreeing; as, persons of incompatible tempers; incompatible colors, desires, ambition. [ 1913 Webster ]
A strength and obduracy of character incompatible with his meek and innocent nature. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Chem.) Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines. [ 1913 Webster ]
Incompatible terms (Logic), terms which can not be combined in thought.
Syn. -- Inconsistent; incongruous; dissimilar; irreconcilable; unsuitable; disagreeing; inharmonious; discordant; repugnant; contradictory. See Inconsistent. [ 1913 Webster ]