backwards-compatible

A form of backward compatible — Capable of interoperating with older systems.

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Meanings

adjectivebackwards-compatible (comparative more backwards-compatible, superlative most backwards-compatible)

comparative more backwards-compatible · superlative most backwards-compatible

  1. alternativeAlternative form of backward compatible.
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