compatibility
gb/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/ us/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
B2
Inglês
~ 5600
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
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.
Padrão de uso:
the compatibility between [someone] and [someone]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
affinity (Suggests a natural liking or connection, not always about practical day-to-day living together.)
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suitability (Focuses more on being appropriate or fitting, less on deep personal match or feelings.)
Antónimos
incompatibility (Direct opposite; shows that people’s personalities or lifestyles clash and do not work well together.)
Colocações
romantic compatibility
|emotional compatibility
|sexual compatibility
|personality compatibility
|long-term compatibility
|lack of compatibility
Temas
relationships
|psychology
|daily life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B2
property
2
Ability of things to coexist smoothly
How well two things can be used together or can exist together without problems.
Padrão de uso:
the compatibility of [something] with [something]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
fit (More informal and general; suggests how well one thing goes together with another, not always about avoiding conflict.)
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consistency (Often used for ideas or rules matching each other logically, not always about practical use together.)
Antónimos
conflict (Highlights active disagreement or opposition between things or ideas rather than harmonious coexistence.)
Colocações
compatibility with existing systems
|environmental compatibility
|design compatibility
|legal compatibility
|check compatibility
|ensure compatibility
Temas
science
|business
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
technical
C1
property
3
Interoperability of computer systems
How well different computers, programs, or devices can work together without problems.
Padrão de uso:
compatibility with [software/device/version]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
interoperability (More formal and technical; often used in engineering or standards discussions, with a strong focus on systems working together in a defined way.)
Antónimos
incompatibility (In this context, means systems, devices, or formats cannot operate together or will cause errors when combined.)
Colocações
software compatibility
|system compatibility
|backward compatibility
|cross-platform compatibility
|compatibility issues
|compatibility mode
Temas
technology
|computing
|engineering
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
compatibility
IPA
GB/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
US/kəmpˌætəbˈɪləti/
Sílabas e acento
com - pat - ib - il - ity (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (il)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: compatibility
- Plural: compatibilities, compatibility
Família de palavras
Forms
compatibilities
noun
Core family
compatible
adjective B1
Related words
compatibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- They realized that sexual compatibility was just as important as emotional connection.
- The couple talked openly about sexual compatibility before moving in together.