Definition of 下位互換 (かいごかん)

かいごかん

下位互換

かいごかん

kaigokan

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no-adjective, noun
1.
upward compatible, forward compatible, compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
See also:上位互換,  前方互換
2.
downward compatible, backward compatible, compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.(incorrect usage)
See also:上位互換
Related Kanji
下 below, down, descend, give, low, inferior
位 rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some
互 mutually, reciprocally, together
換 interchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew