comparable

adj 1: able to be compared or worthy of comparison [ant: {incomparable}]

2: conforming in every respect; "boxes with corresponding

dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year" [syn:

{corresponding}, {like}]

compatible

Different systems (e.g., {programs}, {file formats},

{protocols}, even {programming languages}) that can work

together or exchange data are said to be compatible.

See also {backward compatible}, {forward compatible}.

(1998-01-15)