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vendor-agnostic

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Not tied to the products of a specific manufacturer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The vendor-agnostic solution could be implemented with any off-the-shelf hardware.

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

An independent consultant who will recommend products from several companies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English vendor Ancient Greek ἄγνωστος (ágnōstos)der. Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- Ancient Greek γνωστῐκός (gnōstĭkós) English Gnostic English agnostic English vendor-agnostic From vendor + agnostic.