The various topics aim to be compatible (9)

I believe the answer is:

simpatico

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'compatible' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the various topics aim' is the wordplay.
'the various' indicates anagramming the letters.
'topics'+'aim'='topicsaim'
'topicsaim' with letters rearranged gives 'SIMPATICO'.

'to be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for simpatico that I've seen before include "Congenial company" , "Pleasant" , "pleasing" , "Likeable, easy to get on with" , "Nice" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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