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forward compatible

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Capable of interoperating with anticipated future systems.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • In order to be forward compatible, we keep a configurable list of valid keywords that we don't understand.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Back-formation from forward compatibility.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 向前兼容的 (xiàngqián jiānróng de) — compatible with future systems
  • Finnish: eteenpäin yhteensopiva — compatible with future systems
  • Georgian: წინთავსებადი (c̣intavsebadi) — compatible with future systems
  • German: aufwärtskompatibel — compatible with future systems
  • Japanese: 前方互換 (zenpō gokan) — compatible with future systems
  • Russian: совмести́мый сни́зу вверх (sovmestímyj snízu vverx) — compatible with future systems
  • Swedish: framåtkompatibel — compatible with future systems