Incompatible

/ˌɪn.kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not able to coexist or work together without conflict.

Their personalities are incompatible, leading to frequent arguments.

Not compatible; unable to perform together with another system or entity.

The new software is incompatible with the older operating system.

Fundamentally different or contrary.

His values are incompatible with the company's mission statement.

Cannot be used in conjunction without problems.

These two medications are incompatible and should not be taken together.

From in- (not) + compatible

incompatible systems

Systems that cannot operate together.

incompatible opinions

Views that fundamentally disagree or conflict with one another.

compatible

Able to exist or work together without conflict.

conflict

A serious disagreement or argument.

Not a good match.

Those two are totally incompatible—they don't get along at all.

Clashing personalities.

He's incompatible with anyone who doesn't share his views.