Compossible

/kəm.ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to exist or occur together without contradiction or conflict.

Etymology

From Latin 'com-' (together) plus 'possible' (from 'possibilis'). Coined by philosopher Gottfried Leibniz as a technical metaphysical term.

Kelly Says

In Leibniz's philosophy, only 'compossible' things can coexist in the same world—for example, your free will and God's perfect knowledge are compossible in his system, meaning they don't contradict each other even though they seem like they should.

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