SINCE 1828
backward compatible
adjective
variants:
or less commonly
backwards compatible
Definition of backward compatible
: compatible with older equipment or previous versions of software Dolby Digital is backward compatible and supports earlier versions of Dolby such as Pro Logic. — Consumer Reports
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