kəmˌpad.əˈbiləd.ē, -atə-, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: French compatibilité, from compatible + -ité -ity
1. : the quality or state of being compatible : the capacity of two or more entities to combine or remain together without undesirable aftereffects : mutual tolerance : congruity
the compatibility of blood types
compatibility between church and state
2.
a. : the capability of cross-fertilizing freely — used chiefly of plants and plant parts
b. : the capability of components (as of an electronic system) to function together ; specifically : the ability of a color television transmission system to provide black-and-white service for monochrome receivers without special modification