'browser-independent' originates from the combination of 'browser' and 'independent', where 'browser' refers to a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web, and 'independent' means not influenced or controlled by others.

The term 'browser-independent' evolved from the need for web applications to function seamlessly across different web browsers.

Initially, it meant 'not tied to a specific browser', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.