Kompatybilny

Kompatybilny is a Polish adjective meaning capable of existing or functioning with something else without conflict. The corresponding noun is kompatybilność, and the adverb form is kompatybilnie. The term is cognate with the English "compatible" and is used across various domains to describe interoperability and harmony between elements.

In technology, compatibility denotes the ability of software, hardware, or data formats to work together or to run under certain conditions. Common concepts include backward compatibility (kompatybilność wsteczna) and forward compatibility (kompatybilność do przodu). Compatibility testing assesses whether systems can operate together, for example a program running on a given operating system or a file format being readable by multiple applications.

In medicine and biology, compatibility refers to how substances interact without adverse effects. Drug compatibility considers whether medicines can be administered together, while blood type compatibility describes the suitability of donor and recipient blood for transfusion.

In social contexts, compatibility describes how well people or systems of behavior work together, as in relationships or team dynamics. It is often discussed in terms of personality or values, where higher compatibility increases the likelihood of smooth collaboration.

Common synonyms include zgodność and, in some technical usages, interoperacyjność. The concept of compatibility underpins standards, APIs, file formats, and communication protocols, aiming to minimize conflicts and maximize interoperability.