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incompatibility

incompatibility

2 6.7
A situation where two statements cannot both be true at the same time
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/
translation icon : incompatibilidad
  • Scientists studied the incompatibility between the findings of two experiments regarding climate change.
  • fundamental incompatibility
  • incompatibility between two

They have an inkling feeling that maybe what they learn about in science somehow has some incompatibility with there being free will.

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Examples

  • The incompatibility of their beliefs led to frequent arguments during discussions.

  • So we're simply stuck with this incompatibility of dealing with frequencies one way and dealing with time the other way.

  • And then suddenly there was an incompatibility in his view between the direction that Ukraine had taken.

  • Instead, the focus is on the incompatibility of riches with following Christ.

    Academic text (2004)
  • This is basically to reduce the incompatibility with various cases that the EATX form factor runs into.

  • Next, I would like to examine some points of incompatibility in the essential teachings of Christianity and yoga.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The other thing that Hume is great on is the incompatibility between benevolence and justice.

  • There is a fundamental incompatibility between such concepts as independent thought and creativity and evaluation based on national norms.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Many are concerned about the incompatibility of ethnic identity and academic achievement (Colangelo, 1985).

    Academic text (1996)
  • The cross-cutting diversity, even incompatibility, of these conceptions can seem bewildering at first glance.

    Academic text (1998)

Synonyms

contradiction
vsincompatibility
117 4.3

A situation where two ideas or statements cannot both be true

refers more generally to being unable to exist together beyond just statements
inconsistency
vsincompatibility
30 4.8

A situation where things do not match or agree

is used for logical conflict about truth rather than simple mismatching over time
incongruence
vsincompatibility
1 8.1

A lack of agreement between things or ideas

is specifically about logical inability for multiple statements to be true together
mutual exclusiveness
vsincompatibility
8.2

A situation where two things cannot both happen or be true at the same time

focuses on truth or validity of propositions rather than only occurrence
contradictoriness
vsincompatibility
9.1

A state where ideas or statements say opposite things and cannot both be true

is the actual situation where propositions cannot all be true at once
irreconcilability
vsincompatibility
9.0

A situation where two people or groups cannot agree even after trying

is about logical impossibility for statements to be true at the same time
confliction
vsincompatibility
  • Specialized
8.2

A problem when rules or data do not agree

focuses on whether statements can all be true rather than practical effects

Antonyms

29 4.0

The ability of two things to work together without problems

Compounds

Rh incompatibility
  • Specialized
7.8

A difference in Rh blood type between mother and baby that makes the mother's body attack the baby's blood

How Consistent

consistency
10 3.8
compatibility
29 4.0
inconsistency
30 4.8
incompatibility
2 6.7
contradiction
117 4.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

incompatibility = incompatible (semi-transparent) = in + compatible + ity

This is a regular noun formation from the adjective 'incompatible'.

Etymology

Incompatibility comes from the prefix in- meaning 'not' and compatible meaning 'able to exist or work together'. So in logic, incompatibility is when two statements cannot both be true at the same time.