backward compatibility

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word backward compatibility. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word backward compatibility, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say backward compatibility in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word backward compatibility you have here. The definition of the word backward compatibility will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofbackward compatibility, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Alternative forms

Noun

backward compatibility (usually uncountable, plural backward compatibilities)

  1. (software) Capability of interoperating with older systems.
    Antonym: backward incompatibility

Translations