上位互換

じょういごかん

Meanings

1. の-adjective, Noun downward compatible; backward compatible (i.e.: compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.) See also: 後方互換 (こうほうごかん).
2. upward compatible; forward compatible (i.e.: compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.) (incorrect usage)
3. providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)

Kanji

• 上 up. Read as ジョウ.
• 位 rank
• 互 mutual
• 換 swap. Read as カン.

Words containing 上位互換

• 上位互換性 (じょういごかんせい) downward compatibility

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