compatible

compatible, consistent

形容词 compatible:

1. able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
2. having similar disposition and tastes
   同义词：sympathetic
3. capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
4. (of a couple) existing together harmoniously
   同义词：well-matched
5. capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction

1. Not compatible or sympathetic, as in character.
   志趣不同的指性格上不宽容，无同情心的
2. Pertaining to a degree of standardization of computer system components to allow for combinations and large variety of compatible units.
   修饰或说明计算机系统部件的标准化的程度，模块化设计允许部件组合和出现很多种类的兼容部件。

com.pat.i.ble

adj.（形容词）
Capable of existing or performing in harmonious, agreeable, or congenial combination with another or others:
一致的；可和谐共存的；相容的：能够与另一人或其他人存在和进行于和谐的、愉快的、志趣相投的组合中：
例句：
compatible family relationships.
和谐的家庭关系

Capable of orderly, efficient integration and operation with other elements in a system with no modification or conversion required.
符合的：能够不需要修改或转变地在一个系统中有序并有效与其他要素综合和操作
Capable of forming a chemically or biochemically stable system.
稳定的：能够形成化学或生物化学的稳定系统的
Of or relating to a television system in which color broadcasts can be received in black and white by sets incapable of color reception.
黑白彩色两用的：属于或有关一种电视系统的，通过非彩色接受设置可将彩色节目接收成黑白
Medicine Capable of being grafted, transfused, or transplanted from one individual to another without rejection:
【医学】 互不排斥的：能够无排斥地从一人移植、输血到他人：
例句：
compatible blood.
不会产生排斥的血

n.（名词）
A device, such as a computer or computer software, that can be integrated into or used with another device or system of its type.
相容器：能综合或用于同类型的其他设备或系统中的设备，例如计算机或计算机软件

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Medieval Latin compatobilis
源自 中世纪拉丁语 compatobilis
from Late Latin compato [to sympathize] * see compassion
源自 后期拉丁语 compato [共鸣] *参见 compassion

【引伸】
compat.ibil.ity 或
compat.ibleness
n.（名词）
compat.ibly
adv.（副词）