Noun: compatibility kum,pa-tu'bi-lu-tee
- Capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination
"The compatibility between the new software and our existing systems was crucial for a smooth transition"
- A feeling of sympathetic understanding
"The compatibility between the two colleagues led to a successful project"
Derived forms: compatibilities
Type of: characteristic, fellow feeling, sympathy
Antonym: incompatibility
Encyclopedia: Compatibility