compatible

compatible
▪ I. compatible com‧pat‧i‧ble 1 [kəmˈpætbl] adjective
COMPUTING computer equipment or software that is compatible with other equipment or software can be used with it, even if the two are made by different companies or use different operating systems:

• IBM compatible computers

compatible with

• Make sure that the software is compatible with the other applications you want to run.

  [m0] ▪ II. compatible compatible 2 noun [countable usually plural] COMPUTING
a piece of computer equipment that can be used with other computers, even those made by different companies:

• the IBM PC and its compatibles

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compatible UK US /kəmˈpætɪbl/ adjective
► IT if a computer or other piece of equipment is compatible with something else, it is able to work successfully with it: »

This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.

 »

We offer our customers the choice between original and compatible ink cartridges.

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compatible UK US /kəmˈpætɪbl/ noun [C]
► IT a computer that is able to work with other computers or that can use the same computer programs: »

In the 1980s, after IBM licensed the DOS operating system, companies started producing personal computers that were called IBM compatibles.

► something that can be used with a piece of equipment from a particular manufacturer, instead of using an original item from the same manufacturer: »

Should you use original toner cartridges or compatibles?


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  • compatible — [ kɔ̃patibl ] adj. et n. m. • 1396; lat. compati « sympathiser » → compatir ♦ Qui peut s accorder avec autre chose, exister en même temps. ⇒ conciliable. Des caractères compatibles. La fonction de préfet n est pas compatible avec celle de député …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Compatible pc — Pour les articles homonymes, voir PC.  Ne doit pas être confondu avec ordinateur personnel. Un compatible PC, ou simplement un PC, est un ordinateur compatible avec l IBM PC apparu en 1981. En 2008, pra …   Wikipédia en Français

  • compatible — [kəm pat′ə bəl] adj. [ME & ML compatibilis < LL(Ec) compati: see COMPASSION] 1. a) capable of living together harmoniously or getting along well together (with) b) in agreement; congruent (with) 2. a) that can work well together, get along… …   English World dictionary

  • Compatible — Com*pat i*ble, a. [F., fr. LL.compatibilis, fr. L. compati. See {Compassion}.] Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; usually followed by with. [1913 Webster] Our poets have joined together such qualities as are by… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • compatible — mid 15c., from M.Fr. compatible (15c.), from M.L. compatibilis, from L.L. compati (see COMPASSION (Cf. compassion)). Related: Compatibility …   Etymology dictionary

  • compatible — adjetivo 1. Que puede coexistir o armonizar con otra cosa u otra persona: Son muy compatibles el uno con el otro. Mi trabajo no es compatible con mis aficiones porque no me deja tiempo libre. Tenemos que hacer compatibles nuestros horarios.… …   Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española

  • compatible — Compatible. adj. de tout genre. Qui peut compatir avec un autre. Ces deux humeurs là ne sont pas compatibles l une avec l autre. Il se dit plus ordinairement de deux charges, de deux benefices, &c. & alors il signifie, Qui peut estre possedé,… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • compatible — ► ADJECTIVE 1) able to exist or be used together without problems or conflict. 2) (of two people) able to have a harmonious relationship; well suited. 3) (usu. compatible with) consistent or in keeping. DERIVATIVES compatibility noun compatibly… …   English terms dictionary

  • compatible — index apposite, concordant, concurrent (united), congruous, conjoint, consensual, consistent, consona …   Law dictionary

  • compatible to — index pursuant to Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • compatible — COMPATIBLE. adj. des 2 g. Qui peut compatir avec un autre. Ces deus caractères, ces deux esprits là ne sent pas compatibles. [b]f♛/b] Il se dit aussi d Un Bénéfice qui peut être possédé avec un autre, et d une Charge qui peut être exercée avec… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

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