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

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

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