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How do you spell Compatible?

Correct spelling

compatible

COMPAT + IBLE. Ends in IBLE.

Why is compatible spelled this way?

From Latin compati, to suffer together. COM (together) + PATI (to suffer). Compatible things endure together — they share burdens without breaking.

Common misspellings of compatible

compatablecompatibelcompatblecompatibal

Example

The devices are compatible.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell compatible?+
The correct spelling is "compatible". COMPAT + IBLE. Ends in IBLE.
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