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Incompatible

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.

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Antacid 84% connected

A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.

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Antacid 84% connected

A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.

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Antagonistic 84% connected

Alt. of Antagonistical

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Antagonistic 84% connected

Alt. of Antagonistical

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Antiphlogistic 84% connected

Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston.

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Antiphlogistic 84% connected

Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston.

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Clashing 84% connected

of Clash

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Clashing 84% connected

of Clash

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Contradictory 84% connected

Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent.

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Contradictory 84% connected

Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent.

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Disagreeable 84% connected

Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.

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Disagreeable 84% connected

Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.

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Immiscible 84% connected

Not capable of being mixed or mingled.

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Immiscible 84% connected

Not capable of being mixed or mingled.

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Incongruous 84% connected

Not congruous; reciprocally disagreeing; not capable of harmonizing or readily assimilating; inharmonious; inappropriate; unsuitable; not fitting; in…

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Incongruous 84% connected

Not congruous; reciprocally disagreeing; not capable of harmonizing or readily assimilating; inharmonious; inappropriate; unsuitable; not fitting; in…

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Inconsistent 84% connected

Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incong…

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Inconsistent 84% connected

Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incong…

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Incompatibility 74% connected

The quality or state of being incompatible; inconsistency; irreconcilableness.

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Incompatibility 74% connected

The quality or state of being incompatible; inconsistency; irreconcilableness.

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See also 8

Different 66% connected

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Different 66% connected

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Inharmonious 66% connected

Not harmonious; unmusical; discordant; dissonant.

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Inharmonious 66% connected

Not harmonious; unmusical; discordant; dissonant.

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Unfriendly 66% connected

Not friendly; not kind or benevolent; hostile; as, an unfriendly neighbor.

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Unfriendly 66% connected

Not friendly; not kind or benevolent; hostile; as, an unfriendly neighbor.

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Unharmonious 66% connected

Inharmonious; unsymmetrical; also, unmusical; discordant.

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Unharmonious 66% connected

Inharmonious; unsymmetrical; also, unmusical; discordant.

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Synonym 3

Antagonistic 92% connected

Alt. of Antagonistical

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Discrepant 92% connected

Discordant; at variance; disagreeing; contrary; different.

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Inappropriate 92% connected

Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for.

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Antonym 4

Compatible 94% connected

Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.

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Compatible 94% connected

Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.

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Congenial 94% connected

Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic.

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Congenial 94% connected

Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic.

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