future proof

A form of future-proof — Capable of surviving changes made in the future; not liable to become outdated.

Meanings

adjectivefuture proof (comparative more future proof, superlative most future proof)

comparative more future proof · superlative most future proof

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of future-proof.
verbfuture proof (third-person singular simple present future proofs, present participle future proofing, simple past and past participle future proofed)

present singular third person future proofs · participle present future proofing · participle past future proofed · past future proofed

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of future-proof.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “future proof,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/future%20proof.

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