COMPATIBILITY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

compatibility

noun

Definition of compatibility

as in harmony

peaceful coexistence the remarkable compatibility of roommates from such widely divergent backgrounds

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Recent Examples of compatibility That compatibility could help defense forces incorporate the capability into existing communications networks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Like its predecessors, the Pro doesn’t include an ebook storefront, but its unlocked firmware means readers can upload their own EPUBs, PDFs, and more without worrying about compatibility problems or third-party restrictions. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 In addition to suppressing screen tearing, the Pro upgrade adds color and luminance certification as well as HDR compatibility. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 This differs from newer competitors, which may not yet offer the same level of compatibility. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 Android app compatibility seems to always be a roll of the dice, and so far Linux apps don’t seem like a viable alternative. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 As for compatibility, both are bringing in good track record. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Users receive one potential match at a time, along with a compatibility score, a description, and a personal note. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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Yet her inclusion feels totally impromptu, like she and Bryan just got called up for their turn at karaoke and didn’t have a chance to work out the harmonies.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Drums burst over pirouetting synth chords, while Stel’s wispy harmonies evoke the feeling of coming up on ecstasy.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of harmony

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His administration also has long entertained ways to unwind certain sanctions on Russia in a bid to secure a peace deal with Ukraine — one that would also help ease inflation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
And then there were also newspapers declaring that having this near-instant communication across the oceans would basically usher in an era of world peace.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

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