DBMS-independent
|DBMS-in-de-pen-dent|
/ˌdiːˌbiːˌɛmˈɛs ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
not tied to a specific DBMS
Etymology
The term 'DBMS-independent' is a compound word combining 'DBMS' (Database Management System) and 'independent', where 'independent' originates from Latin 'independens', meaning 'not dependent'.
The concept of 'DBMS-independent' emerged with the development of software that could operate across multiple database systems without being tied to one.
Initially, it referred to software that could operate without a specific DBMS, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reliant on a specific Database Management System (DBMS) for operation or functionality.
The software is DBMS-independent, allowing it to work with various database systems.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 22:21