DBMS-agnostic
|DBMS-ag-nos-tic|
/ˌdiːˌbiːˌɛmˈɛs æɡˈnɒstɪk/
Compatible with any DBMS
Etymology
'DBMS-agnostic' originates from the term 'agnostic,' which comes from Greek 'agnostos,' meaning 'unknown' or 'unknowable.' The prefix 'DBMS-' refers to Database Management Systems.
The term 'agnostic' was adapted in the tech industry to describe software that is not limited to a specific system, leading to the creation of 'DBMS-agnostic.'
Initially, 'agnostic' referred to a philosophical position regarding the unknowability of certain truths, but in tech, it evolved to mean compatibility with multiple systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to software or systems that are designed to work with any Database Management System (DBMS) without requiring specific adaptations.
The application is DBMS-agnostic, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 22:32