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incompatible (adj.)

"that cannot coexist or be conjoined," mid-15c., from Medieval Latin incompatibilis, from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + compatibilis (see compatible). Originally of benefices, "incapable of being held together;" sense of "mutually intolerant" is from 1590s. Related: Incompatibly.

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Definitions of incompatible from WordNet

incompatible (adj.)
not in keeping with what is correct or proper;
Synonyms: inappropriate / out or keeping / unfitting
incompatible (adj.)
not compatible;
incompatible personalities
incompatible colors
incompatible (adj.)
used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect;
Synonyms: antagonistic
incompatible (adj.)
incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification;
incompatible (adj.)
of words so related that one contrasts with the other;
Synonyms: contrastive
incompatible (adj.)
not easy to combine harmoniously;
Synonyms: ill-sorted / mismated / unsuited
incompatible (adj.)
not compatible with other facts;
Synonyms: discrepant
incompatible (adj.)
used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture;
incompatible (adj.)
not suitable to your tastes or needs;
Synonyms: uncongenial
From wordnet.princeton.edu