Compatibility (noun)
The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.
Compatibility (noun)
the capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference.
Compatibility (noun)
the ability to execute a given program on different types of computers without modification of the program or the computers. See backward compatibility and forward compatibility.
Compatibility (noun)
the capability that allows the substitution of one subsystem (storage facility), or of one functional unit (e.g., hardware, software), for the originally designated system or functional unit in a relatively transparent manner, without loss of information and without the introduction of errors.
Compatibility (noun)
the continuity or good fit of material or members or components while being deformed.
Affinity (noun)
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
Affinity (noun)
A family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity (e.g. sister).
Affinity (noun)
A kinsman or kinswoman of a such relationship; one who is affinal.
Affinity (noun)
The fact of and manner in which something is related to another.
Affinity (noun)
Any romantic relationship.
Affinity (noun)
Any passionate love for something.
Affinity (noun)
biological populations; resemblances that suggest that they are of a common origin, type or stock.
Affinity (noun)
structural resemblances between minerals; resemblances that suggest that they are of a common origin or type.
Affinity (noun)
An attractive force between atoms, or groups of atoms, that contributes towards their forming bonds
Affinity (noun)
The attraction between an antibody and an antigen
Affinity (noun)
tendency to keep a task running on the same processor in a symmetric multiprocessing operating system to reduce the frequency of cache misses
Affinity (noun)
An automorphism of affine space.