English Explanatory Dictionary

forward compatibility

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The capability of an electronic device, a piece of software, etc., to interoperate with anticipated future systems.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɔːwəd kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌfɔɹwəɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ [-ɾi] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-forward compatibility.wav

Word forms

forward compatibility forwards compatibility

Etymology

From forward (adjective) + compatibility (noun).

Synonyms

upward compatibility

Related words

backward compatibility backwards compatibility backward compatible backward incompatibility backward incompatible forward compatible forwards compatible upward compatibility upward compatible extensibility future-proofing
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