n.
Pronunciation: ˌ in-t ə r- ˌ ä-p( ə -)r ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē
Function: noun
Date: 1977
: ability of a system (as a weapons system) to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system
– in · ter · op · er · a · ble \ - ' ä-p( ə -)r ə -b ə l \ adjective