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Incomparable vs. Incompatible
Incomparable
/ɪnˈkɒmpərəbəl/Examples:
The sunset over the ocean was truly incomparable.Her skills on the violin are incomparable to any other.This novel offers an incomparable depth of emotion and insight.
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Incompatible
/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/Examples:
Their personalities proved to be completely incompatible.The software versions were incompatible with each other.Their dietary preferences were utterly incompatible.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Incomparable means something is so good or unique that nothing else can be compared to it.
- Incompatible means two things cannot work together due to their differences or conflicts.
- Incomparable has compare as its root, hinting at something beyond comparison.
- Incompatible has compatible as its root, highlighting the inability to harmonize.
- Remember that incomparable is more about quality or excellence, while incompatible is about relationship or fit.
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