backward compatible

== English == === Alternative forms === backward-compatible, backwards compatible, backwards-compatible === Etymology === Back-formation from backward compatibility. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/, [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] === Adjective === backward compatible (comparative more backward compatible, superlative most backward compatible) (software) Capable of interoperating with older systems. Antonym: backward incompatible ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====