backward compatible

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of interoperating with older systems.

Pronunciation

/ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-backward compatible.wav

Word forms

backward compatible more backward compatible most backward compatible backward-compatible backwards compatible backwards-compatible

Etymology

Back-formation from backward compatibility.

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