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Meaning of backward compatible | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
/ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/

Definitions

Capable of interoperating with older systems.

Equivalents

Español retrocompatible
Français rétrocompatible
日本語 後方互換

Examples

“The new editor is backward compatible with all versions later than 1.17.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

backward in coming forward backward incompatible backward-compatible backward-looking backwardmost backwards

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