Explains why “compatible” is correct and “compatable” is wrong.
Incorrect spelling - Compatable replaces “i” with “a” incorrectly.
"compatable" is a common misspelling of "compatible". Always use "compatible" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Compatible means able to work together without conflict.
"compatible": Compatible means able to work together without conflict.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" These devices are compatible.
"Correct:" Their personalities are highly compatible.
"Correct:" The software is compatible with Windows.
"Incorrect:" These devices are compatable.
"Incorrect:" It is compatable with Windows.
A: Compatible.
A: Yes.
A: Able to work together.
A: Compatible devices.
A: Ends in -ible.
""Compatible" is correct; 'compatable' is a vowel-ending mistake."