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Pronunciation : In`com*pat"i*ble
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Pref. in- not + compatible: cf. F. incompatible.] [It was formerly sometimes written incompetible.]
Definition : 1. Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreeing; as, persons of incompatible tempers; incompatible colors, desires, ambition. A strength and obduracy of character incompatible with his meek and innocent nature. Southey.

2. (Chem.)

Defn: Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines. Incompatible terms (Logic), terms which can not be combined in thought.

Syn. -- Inconsistent; incongruous; dissimilar; irreconcilable; unsuitable; disagreeing; inharmonious; discordant; repugnant; contradictory. See Inconsistent.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In`com*pat"i*ble
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: An incompatible substance; esp., in pl., things which can not be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or of opposing medicinal qualities; as, the incompatibles of iron.

(Med. & Chem.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913