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What is another word for Incompatible? – 181 Incompatible Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inconsistent conflicting discordant irreconcilable incongruous disagreeing clashing contrasting disparate divergent mismatched unsuitable inappropriate inharmonious uncoordinated inconsonant dissonant uncompatible uncongenial inimical hostile opposed antithetical contradictory paradoxical inconsistent repugnant adverse incoherent unrelated distinct separate different alien foreign strange unfavorable inadmissible unacceptable irreconcilable incommensurable incommensurate

    Meaning of Incompatible

    The primary meaning of the word "incompatible" is unable to exist or work together in harmony.

    Definitions

    • Unable to exist or work together in harmony, owing to a fundamental difference or disagreement.
    • * Unable to be used or combined with something else because of a fundamental difference or disagreement.
    • * In computer science, unable to be used or combined with something else because of a fundamental difference in design or specification.

    Etymology of Incompatible

    The word "incompatible" comes from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not") and "compatibilis" (meaning "able to be endured"), which is derived from "com-" (meaning "together") and "pati" (meaning "to endure").
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that cannot coexist or work together in harmony.

    Example Uses

    • The two personalities were incompatible, and their relationship ended in disaster.
    • * The new software is incompatible with our existing system, so we need to upgrade.
    • * The two medicines are incompatible and should not be taken together.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compatible harmonious congruous consistent coherent coordinated suitable appropriate reconcilable agreeable consonant symphonic synchronized unified united akin analogous comparable correspondent identical like matching similar synonymous accordant concordant peaceful amicable friendly genial affable civil courteous polite

    Related Nouns

    incompatibility compatibility harmony discord congruence inconsistency disagreement conflict clash incongruity discrepancy disparity mismatch unsuitability inappropriateness incongruence incoherence dissonance antithesis paradox contradiction opposition hostility adversity unfavorableness disaccord discordance estrangement separation distinction difference alienation foreignness strangeness

    Related Verbs

    conflict clash disagree discord mismatch inconsist incohere dissonate antagonize oppose contradict repugn adverse incommode disturb disrupt separate distinguish differ alienate estrange unfriend disconnect disunite unsuit inapt incongrue mismatch disaccord discord

    Related Adjectives

    incompatible compatible harmonious discordant congruous inconsistent suitable inappropriate incongruous incoherent dissonant antithetical contradictory paradoxical opposed adverse unfavorable inadmissible unacceptable irreconcilable incommensurable incommensurate akin analogous comparable correspondent identical like matching similar synonymous accordant concordant peaceful amicable friendly genial affable civil courteous polite