Definition of 上位互換 (じょういごかん)

じょういごかん

上位互換

じょういごかん

jouigokan

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