上位互換性

じょういごかんせい

Meanings

1. Noun downward compatibility; backward compatibility (i.e.: compatibility with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.) See also: 下位互換性 (かいごかんせい). See also: 後方互換性 (こうほうごかんせい).
2. upward compatibility; forward compatibility (i.e.: compatibility with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.) (incorrect usage) See also: 下位互換性 (かいごかんせい).

Kanji

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

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