compatibility
n. uncountablen. the ability for two things to work together or exist together without problems. In technology, it means a program or device can run on a specific system.
n. the state in which two or more things are able to exist or perform together in harmony. In a technical context, it refers to the capacity of hardware or software to exchange information or operate within the same environment.
I need to check the compatibility of this software with my laptop.
The update caused compatibility issues with older printers, so many office workers could not finish their reports.
Ensuring backward compatibility is a primary concern for developers who want to retain their existing user base while introducing modern features to the platform.
Borrowed from New Latin compatibilitās. By surface analysis, compatible + -ity.
Often takes the preposition 'with' to indicate the second entity in the relationship.