forward compatible

Adjective

Meaning

forward compatible (not generally comparable, comparative forward compatible, superlative forward compatible)

(software) Capable of interoperating with anticipated future systems.
In order to be forward compatible, we keep a configurable list of valid keywords that we don't understand.

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Related terms

forward compatibility backward compatible

Close letter words and terms

forward command forward compartment in airplanes forward compatibility forward contract forward declaration forward dive