noun

incompatibility

incompatibility, incongruity

Software incompatibility can cause many problems.

Software incompatibility can cause many problems.

Their incompatibility led to their divorce.

Their incompatibility led to their divorce.

incompatibility ((between A and B)) incompatibility between two things or people The incompatibility between the two leaders was obvious.

incompatibility ((with sth.)) incompatibility with something There is an incompatibility with the new software.

Synonyms: conflict, incongruity, clash; Antonyms: compatibility, harmony

From 'in-' (not) + 'compatible' + '-ity' (noun suffix). The state of not being compatible.

Imagine two puzzle pieces that don't fit together. That's incompatibility.

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