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Compatible

Com-păt'i-ble, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. compatible, It. compatibile, L. Lat. compatibilis, from Fr. & Pr. compatir, It. compatire, to sympathize, to agree, from Lat. compati. See COMPASSION.] Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable;— usually followed by with.

Our poets have joined together such qualities as are by nature the most compatible. Browne.

Synonyms— Consistent; suitable; agreeable; accordant; congruous.

Com-pĕt'i-ble, a.

adjective

a. Compatible. [Obs.] More.