from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]