下位互換性 – vocab dash

下か位い互ご換かん性せい

Meanings

Noun

1. upward compatibility; forward compatibility; compatibility with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.

2. downward compatibility; backward compatibility; compatibility with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc. (incorrect usage)

Kanji used

下below 位rank 互mutual 換exchange 性nature (of a person)

Composed of

下か位い

low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)

Noun

互ご換かん

interchange; transposition; compatible (e.g. PC)

Noun

性せい

nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); -ty; -ity; -ness; -cy

Noun