Incompatible Definition & Meaning
incompatible
- adjective
- not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors"
- used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
- not suitable to your tastes or needs; "the uncongenial roommates were always fighting"; "the task was uncongenial to one sensitive to rebuffs"
- incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
- of words so related that one contrasts with the other; "`rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms"
- not easy to combine harmoniously
- not compatible with other facts
- not in keeping with what is correct or proper; "completely inappropriate behavior"
- used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture
"Incompatible" in song lyrics
See how incompatible is used in real songs:
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"'Cause I'm a spiritual witch, devils are incompatible"
Immortal Technique — Creation & Destruction -
"are some faxes incompatible"
AOL — AOL -
"faxes incompatible"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with incompatible
Usage tips for "incompatible"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "incompatible" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for incompatible to find words that pair well.