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French word
compatibilité
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃patibilite/
Meaning
- feminine nouncompatibility
Example
Notre compatibilité est évidente.
Our compatibility is obvious.
More examples
Sa compatibilité avec ses collègues facilite le travail.
His compatibility with his colleagues makes work easier.
Core concept
An easy fit between people, objects, or ideas whose qualities or requirements align.
Common phrases
compatibilité amoureuse
romantic compatibility
compatibilité professionnelle
professional compatibility
compatibilité personnelle
personal compatibility
Similar words
affinité: A natural connection arising from shared interests or similar personalities.
sympathie: A warm feeling of liking and friendliness toward another person.
entente: A good understanding between people that supports cooperation.
Definition in French
Qualité d'adaptation entre personnes, objets ou idées, indiquant l'accord ou l'aptitude à s'ajuster mutuellement.
Word origin
The noun compatibilité was formed from compatible with -ité, and compatible ultimately comes from Latin compatibilis.
Usage tips
- For technical contexts, compatibilité is commonly followed by avec, as in compatibilité avec un logiciel.
Other meanings
- suitabilitynoun
Opposites
- incompatibilitéincompatibilitynoun
Related words
- compatiblecompatibleadjective
- compatibilisermake compatibleverb