compatibility
UK/kəm,pætɪ'bɪlɪtɪ/US/kәm.pætә'biliti/
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Definitions
n.
The state of being able to work or exist together without conflict
兼容性，相容性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcompatibletogether, with
+
-ityfeel, suffer, experience; (in compounds) disease
=compatibility
compatible + -ity (state) = the quality of being compatible — common in tech (device compatibility) and relationships.
Common Collocations
- 1.software compatibility软件兼容性
- 2.romantic compatibility浪漫兼容性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Check the software's compatibility before installing.
- 2.
The quiz tests romantic compatibility.