forwards compatibility

for·wards com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
UK/ˌfɔːwədz kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/US/ˌfɔɹwəɹdz kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/US[-ɾi]

A form of forward compatibility — The capability of an electronic device, a piece of software, etc., to interoperate with anticipated future systems.

Meanings

nounforwards compatibility (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of forward compatibility.

Rhymes & wordplay

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APA

forwards compatibility. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forwards%20compatibility

MLA

“forwards compatibility.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forwards%20compatibility. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “forwards compatibility,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forwards%20compatibility.

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