Definition of 下位互換性 (かいごかんせい)

かいごかんせい

下位互換性

かいごかんせい

kaigokansei

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noun
1.
upward compatibility, forward compatibility, compatibility with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
See also:上位互換性,  前方互換性
2.
downward compatibility, backward compatibility, compatibility with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.(incorrect usage)
See also:上位互換性
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
性 sex, gender, nature