The difference between Contradictory and Incompatible
When used as nouns, contradictory means either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false, whereas incompatible means an incompatible substance.
When used as adjectives, contradictory means that contradicts something, such as an argument, whereas incompatible means of two things: that cannot coexist.
check bellow for the other definitions of Contradictory and Incompatible
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Contradictory as an adjective:
That contradicts something, such as an argument.
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Contradictory as an adjective:
That is itself a contradiction.
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Contradictory as an adjective:
That is diametrically opposed to something.
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Contradictory as an adjective:
Mutually exclusive.
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Contradictory as an adjective:
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
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Contradictory as a noun (logic):
Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
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Incompatible as an adjective:
Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences
Examples:
"synonyms: irreconcilable"
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Incompatible as an adjective (chemistry):
Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.
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Incompatible as a noun (medicine, chemistry, chiefly, in the plural):
An incompatible substance; one of a group of things that cannot be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or opposing medicinal qualities.
Examples:
"the incompatibles of iron"
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Incompatible as a noun (philosophy):
A consequent of a contrary.