backward compatibility

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The capability of an electronic device, a piece of software, etc., to interoperate with older systems; (countable) an instance of this.

/ˈbækwɜːd kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˈbækwɜɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ [-ɾi]

backward compatibility backward compatibilities backwards compatibility

From backward (adjective) + compatibility (noun).

backward incompatibility

backward compatible forward compatibility forwards compatibility forward compatible forwards compatible upward compatible upward compatibility

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