Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forward compatibility

/ˌfɔɹwəɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.58 in modern English

Syllables: for-ward com-pat-i-bil-i-ty
IPA: /ˌfɔɹwəɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/

38

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

7

Syllables

14

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The capability of an electronic device, a piece of software, etc., to interoperate with anticipated future systems.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Forward compatibility of a mobile application describes an application that is developed in such a way that it fits with planned future versions of the same application. Forward compatibility generally implies that a dependent mobile system such as a mobile application designed for a particular OS [operating system] will function satisfactorily in the future version as well as in the present one."

Etymology

From forward (adjective) + compatibility (noun).

Word Breakdown

Root: *per-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌfɔɹwəɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/
British English: /ˌfɔːwəd kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

forwards compatibility (alternative)

Phrases

backward compatibility backwards compatibility backward compatible backward incompatibility backward incompatible forward compatible forwards compatible upward compatibility

Frequently Paired Words

backward compatibility backwards compatibility backward compatible backward incompatibility backward incompatible forward compatible forwards compatible upward compatibility

Synonyms

upward compatibility

Rhymes With

ability facility possibility stability utility disability capability probability flexibility fertility instability vulnerability

Questions

How do you pronounce forward compatibility?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌfɔɹwəɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/.
What does forward compatibility mean?: The capability of an electronic device, a piece of software, etc., to interoperate with anticipated future systems.
Where does forward compatibility come from?: From forward (adjective) + compatibility (noun).

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