Compatibility

Pronunciation: /kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of compatibility

noun a state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict

Example Sentences

A1 Compatibility between devices is important for them to work together.

A2 The software update improved the compatibility of the program with various operating systems.

B1 The new printer is not compatible with my old computer, so I need to upgrade it.

B2 The company conducted tests to ensure the compatibility of the new software with existing systems.

C1 The team analyzed the data to determine the compatibility of different components in the system.

C2 The engineers worked on enhancing the compatibility of the network infrastructure to support future technology advancements.

Examples of compatibility in a Sentence

formal The software update ensures compatibility with all operating systems.

informal Make sure your phone's compatibility with the new app before downloading it.

slang I don't think their personalities have good compatibility.

figurative Their relationship is like a puzzle piece, perfect compatibility.

Grammatical Forms of compatibility

• past tense: compatible
• plural: compatibilities
• comparative: more compatible
• superlative: most compatible
• present tense: compatible
• future tense: will be compatible
• perfect tense: have been compatible
• continuous tense: is being compatible
• singular: compatibility
• positive degree: compatible
• infinitive: to be compatible
• gerund: compatibility
• participle: compatible

Origin and Evolution of compatibility

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compatibility' originated from the Latin word 'compatibilis', which means 'able to exist together'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'compatibility' initially referred to the ability of things to exist together harmoniously. Over time, it has come to be used more commonly in the context of technology and software, referring to the ability of different systems or components to work together without conflict.