Compatibility

Compatibility may refer to:

Computing

 * Backward compatibility, in which newer systems can understand data generated by older ones
 * Compatibility card, an expansion card for hardware emulation of another device
 * Compatibility layer, components that allow for non-native support of components
 * Compatibility mode, software mechanism in which a software emulates an older version of software
 * Computer compatibility, of a line of machines
 * IBM PC compatible, computers that are generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, or AT
 * Forward compatibility, in which older systems can understand data generated by newer ones
 * Hardware compatibility, between different pieces of computer hardware
 * License compatibility, of software licenses
 * Pin compatibility, in devices that have the same functions assigned to the same particular pins
 * Software compatibility, between different pieces of software
 * Software incompatibility

Science and mathematics

 * Biocompatibility, a description of materials' ability to remain performant in biological tissues
 * Blood compatibility, determines what type of donor blood to use in blood transfusions
 * Compatibility, a property of splits in phylogenetic trees
 * Compatibility (chemical), how stable a substance is when mixed with another substance
 * Compatibility (geochemistry), how readily a particular trace element substitutes for a major element within a mineral
 * Compatibility (mechanics), the study of compatible deformations in continuum mechanics
 * Electromagnetic compatibility, which studies the unintentional generation, propagation, and reception of electromagnetic energy
 * Histocompatibility, the degree of similarity of cell surface proteins between individuals
 * Genetic compatibility, how well the genes of parents function together in their offspring
 * Consistency, logical compatibility between two or more propositions
 * Compatible relation, a binary relation that commutes with each operation of an algebraic structure

Other uses

 * Astrological compatibility, a branch of astrology that studies relationships by comparing natal horoscopes
 * Compatibilism, a philosophical position
 * Interpersonal compatibility, the long-term interaction between two or more individuals in terms of the ease and comfort of communication