الإنجليزية

compatibility

gb/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/ us/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
B2 الإنجليزية
~ 5600
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B2 property
1

Ability of people to get along well

How well two people match in personality and way of life so they can be together without many problems.

نمط الاستخدام: the compatibility between [someone] and [someone]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes say *"we are a good compatibility"* instead of *"we have good compatibility"* or *"we are compatible"*. Also, *compatibility* is usually uncountable, so avoid *"many compatibilities"* in this sense.
المرادفات
affinity (Suggests a natural liking or connection, not always about practical day-to-day living together.) | suitability (Focuses more on being appropriate or fitting, less on deep personal match or feelings.)
الأضداد
incompatibility (Direct opposite; shows that people’s personalities or lifestyles clash and do not work well together.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
romantic compatibility |emotional compatibility |sexual compatibility |personality compatibility |long-term compatibility |lack of compatibility
الموضوعات
relationships |psychology |daily life
أمثلة
  • They have great compatibility as a couple, even though they come from very different cultures.
  • During the first few months of dating, they talked a lot about their compatibility and future goals.
  • The therapist helped them explore their compatibility in terms of communication style and expectations.
  • Roommate compatibility is important if you want a peaceful home.
  • Our working styles have little compatibility, so it’s hard for us to collaborate on big projects.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • We have good compatibility as partners.
  • Their compatibility is clear when you see how they talk to each other.
  • I worry that there is not enough compatibility between us for marriage.
  • They took an online test to check their romantic compatibility.
اسم B2 property
2

Ability of things to coexist smoothly

How well two things can be used together or can exist together without problems.

نمط الاستخدام: the compatibility of [something] with [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse *compatibility with* and *suitability for*. Use *compatibility with [thing]* when talking about two things working or existing together, and *suitability for [purpose]* when talking about being right for a job, role, or use.
المرادفات
fit (More informal and general; suggests how well one thing goes together with another, not always about avoiding conflict.) | consistency (Often used for ideas or rules matching each other logically, not always about practical use together.)
الأضداد
conflict (Highlights active disagreement or opposition between things or ideas rather than harmonious coexistence.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
compatibility with existing systems |environmental compatibility |design compatibility |legal compatibility |check compatibility |ensure compatibility
الموضوعات
science |business |planning |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The architect had to consider the compatibility of the new materials with the old stone walls.
  • Dietary compatibility with her medication is essential for her treatment plan.
  • There is limited compatibility between these two legal systems, which makes international cooperation difficult.
  • The company tested the compatibility of the new policy with national labor laws.
  • We need to evaluate the compatibility of these chemicals before mixing them.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • We must check the compatibility of the new rules with the old ones.
  • There is good compatibility between the plan and our budget.
  • Scientists study the compatibility of this metal with water.
  • The teacher talked about the compatibility of these two theories.
اسم technical C1 property
3

Interoperability of computer systems

How well different computers, programs, or devices can work together without problems.

نمط الاستخدام: compatibility with [software/device/version]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may say *"compatible with to"* or *"compatibility to"*. Use *compatibility with [device/OS/version]*, and the adjective *compatible with [something]*. Also, do not confuse *capacity* with *compatibility*; capacity is about size or amount, not working together.
المرادفات
interoperability (More formal and technical; often used in engineering or standards discussions, with a strong focus on systems working together in a defined way.)
الأضداد
incompatibility (In this context, means systems, devices, or formats cannot operate together or will cause errors when combined.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
software compatibility |system compatibility |backward compatibility |cross-platform compatibility |compatibility issues |compatibility mode
الموضوعات
technology |computing |engineering
أمثلة
  • The latest update improved compatibility with older Android devices.
  • Before buying the printer, check its compatibility with your operating system.
  • The software was rejected because it had serious compatibility issues with our database.
  • Developers are working to ensure cross-platform compatibility for the new app.
  • Running the program in compatibility mode solved the crashing problem.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • This game has poor compatibility with my laptop.
  • Please check the compatibility of the new app with my phone.
  • The company tested the compatibility of the software with Windows 11.
  • I turned on compatibility mode so the old program could run.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
compatibility
IPA
GB/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
US/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
المقاطع والنبر
com - pat - ib - il - ity (٥ مقاطع)
Stress on 4th syllable (il)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: compatibility
  • Plural: compatibilities, compatibility
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
compatibilities noun
Core family
compatible adjective B1
Related words
compatibly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
incompatibility noun incompatible adjective B2 incompatibly adverb
التعبيرات

astrological compatibility

1
/ˌæstɹəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

Match between people by zodiac signs

How well two people are believed to match in love or friendship based on their star signs.

أمثلة
  • Some people seriously consult charts to check astrological compatibility.
  • The magazine had a quiz about astrological compatibility between different signs.

backward compatibility

1
/bˈækwɚd kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase technical

New system working with older versions

When a new program or device can still work with older versions or older devices.

أمثلة
  • The console offers full backward compatibility with games from the previous generation.
  • Backward compatibility is important so users do not have to replace all their old files.

compatibility issues

1
/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti ˈɪʃuz/
fixed phrase

Problems from things not working together

Problems that happen because two or more things do not work well together.

أمثلة
  • The new update has compatibility issues with older phones.
  • We are experiencing compatibility issues between the payment system and our website.

compatibility mode

1
/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase technical

Mode that imitates older system

A special setting in a program or system that makes it work like an older version so old software can run.

أمثلة
  • Try running the application in compatibility mode.
  • Turning on compatibility mode fixed the display problems.

cross-platform compatibility

1
/kɹˈɔs plˈætfˌɔɹm kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase technical

Software working on multiple platforms

When an app or program can run well on different systems, like Windows, macOS, and mobile phones.

أمثلة
  • Cross-platform compatibility is a key selling point of the new app.
  • The team is still working on cross-platform compatibility for Linux.

forward compatibility

1
/fˈɔɹwɚd kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase technical

Current system ready for future versions

When a system or product is designed so it can work with future versions or data with few changes.

أمثلة
  • The standard was designed with forward compatibility in mind.
  • Forward compatibility reduces the risk that the system will become obsolete too quickly.

romantic compatibility

1
/ɹoʊmˈæntɪk kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

Suitability as romantic partners

How well two people fit together for a love relationship.

أمثلة
  • They have strong romantic compatibility despite their age difference.
  • The dating app claims to measure romantic compatibility with a short quiz.

sexual compatibility

1
/sˈɛkʃuəl kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

How well partners match sexually

How well two partners’ sexual likes and needs fit each other.

أمثلة
  • They realized that sexual compatibility was just as important as emotional connection.
  • The couple talked openly about sexual compatibility before moving in together.

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