compossible

[ kom-pos-uh-buhl, kuhm- ]

adjective

1. compatible; potentially consistent, as with another statement, theory, etc.
2. able to exist or happen together.

compossible

/ kɒmˈpɒsɪbəl /

adjective

1. rare.
   possible in coexistence with something else

Other Words From

• com·possi·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of compossible¹

From the Medieval Latin word compossibilis, dating back to 1630–40. See com-, possible

Example Sentences

In the phraseology of Sir William Hamilton, the two vocations are "non-compossible."

From Project Gutenberg

Compossible, kom-pos′i-bl, adj. possible in co-existence with something else.

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