Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

interoperability

/ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.94 in modern English

Syllables: in-ter-op-er-abil-i-ty
IPA: /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/

23

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

7

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The commission found that by withholding vital information about Windows, the company deliberately restricted interoperability between personal computers using Windows and computer servers running software from Microsoft's rivals."
"Dr Fox and Mr Morin have ruled out the notion of binational crews, but they are still exploring other ways to enhance the interoperability of France’s Charles de Gaulle and Britain’s planned two new carriers, which seem likely to be spared by the defence review."

Etymology

From interoperable + -ity; alternatively analyzed as inter- + operability.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: inter
Suffix: interoperable

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

interoperabilities (plural) inter-operability (alternative)

Derived Forms

noninteroperability

Frequently Paired Words

interoperable interoperation compatibility

Questions

How do you pronounce interoperability?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/.
What does interoperability mean?: The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
Where does interoperability come from?: From interoperable + -ity; alternatively analyzed as inter- + operability.

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