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English → English (gcide) Definition: Incompatible terms Incompatible \In`com*pat"i*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + compatible: cf. F. incompatible.] [It was formerly sometimes written incompetible.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] A strength and obduracy of character incompatible with his meek and innocent nature. --Southey. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines. [1913 Webster] Incompatible terms (Logic), terms which can not be combined in thought. Syn: Inconsistent; incongruous; dissimilar; irreconcilable; unsuitable; disagreeing; inharmonious; discordant; repugnant; contradictory. See Inconsistent. [1913 Webster]