Incompatible — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl/ in·com·pat·i·ble

Meaning & Definition of Incompatible

Incompatible (adjective)

  1. not compatible
  2. incapable of association or harmonious coexistence
  3. unsuitable for use together; specifically, unsuitable for use together because of undesirable chemical or physiological effects

Incompatible (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not being in agreement or harmony

    "the committee's incompatible goals—develop new projects and cut costs—meant that they got very little accomplished"

    similar: clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incongruous, inconsistent, inconsonant, inharmonious, mutually exclusive, repugnant, at odds, at variance
    related: irreconcilable, antagonistic, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposing, opposite
    opposite: accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting
    near: akin, like, similar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incompatible

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incompatible:

clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incongruous, inconsistent, inconsonant, inharmonious, mutually exclusive, repugnant, at odds, at variance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incompatible

Words with the opposite meaning of Incompatible:

accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting

Related Words for Incompatible

irreconcilable, antagonistic, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposing, opposite

Near Antonyms of Incompatible

akin, like, similar

Word Forms of Incompatible

Derived words: incompatible (noun), incompatibly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Incompatible

Middle English, from Medieval Latin incompatibilis, from Latin in- + Medieval Latin compatibilis compatible

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Incompatible

Words & Phrases Containing Incompatible

self-incompatible

Frequently Asked Questions about Incompatible

What does "Incompatible" mean?

"Incompatible" means not compatible. As an adjective, it is defined as: not compatible.

What is another word for "Incompatible"?

Other words for "Incompatible" include clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incongruous, inconsistent and inconsonant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incompatible" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incompatible"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incompatible". Common alternatives include clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incongruous, inconsistent, inconsonant, inharmonious and mutually exclusive.

What is the opposite of "Incompatible"?

Antonyms of "Incompatible" include accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous and consistent. Near antonyms include akin, like and similar.

How do you use "Incompatible" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incompatible" in a sentence: "the committee's incompatible goals—develop new projects and cut costs—meant that they got very little accomplished".

Is "Incompatible" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incompatible" is an adjective.

Is "Incompatible" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Incompatible"?

"Incompatible" is pronounced /ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as in·com·pat·i·ble.