incompatible
[ in-kuhm-pat-uh-buhl ]
/ ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl /
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noun
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Origin of incompatible
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1. See inconsistent.
OTHER WORDS FROM incompatible
in·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty, in·com·pat·i·ble·ness, nounin·com·pat·i·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for incompatible
incompatible
/ (ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl) /
adjective
noun
(often plural) a person or thing that is incompatible with another
Derived forms of incompatible
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Medical definitions for incompatible
incompatible
[ ĭn′kəm-păt′ə-bəl ]
adj.
Incapable of associating or blending or of being associated or blended because of disharmony, incongruity, or antagonism.
Producing an undesirable effect when used in combination with a particular substance, as a medicine in combination with alcohol.
Not suitable for combination or administration because of immunological differences, as blood types.
Other words from incompatible
in′com•pat•i•bil′i•ty (ĭn′kəm-păt′ə-bĭl′ĭ-tē) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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