incompatibility (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/

Definition

A state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously due to conflicting characteristics or requirements.

Examples

• The couple decided to divorce due to a deep incompatibility in their long-term life goals.

• Engineers identified a chemical incompatibility between the two cleaning agents that caused a dangerous reaction.

• Persistent incompatibility between the two software platforms forced the company to switch to a unified system.

Synonyms of incompatibility

Words with a similar meaning to incompatibility:

• clash
• mismatch
• incongruity
• discordance

Antonyms of incompatibility

Words with the opposite meaning to incompatibility:

• compatibility
• harmony

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