# backward compatible

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/

## Definitions
1. Capable of interoperating with older systems.

## Etymology
Back-formation from backward compatibility.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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