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DBMS-neutral

|DBMS-neu-tral|

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/ˌdiːbiːɛmˈɛs ˈnjuːtrəl/

flexible across DBMSs

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'DBMS-neutral' is a modern compound word combining 'DBMS,' an acronym for 'Database Management System,' and 'neutral,' meaning 'not aligned with or supporting any side.'

Historical Evolution

The concept of 'DBMS-neutral' emerged with the increasing need for software flexibility and interoperability across different database systems.

Meaning Changes

Initially, the term was used in technical contexts to describe software flexibility, and it continues to hold this meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

refers to software or systems that are not dependent on a specific Database Management System (DBMS) and can operate with multiple DBMSs.

The application is DBMS-neutral, allowing it to work with both MySQL and PostgreSQL.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 12:49