In`com*pat"i*ble (?), a. [Pref. in-
not + compatible: cf. F. incompatible.] [It was
formerly sometimes written incompetible.]
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.) 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.
In`com*pat"i*ble (?), n. (Med. &
Chem.) 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.
