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browser-reliant

|brow-ser-re-li-ant|

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/ˈbraʊzər rɪˈlaɪənt/

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/ˈbraʊzə rɪˈlaɪənt/

dependent on a web browser

Etymology
Etymology Information

'browser-reliant' originates from the combination of 'browser' and 'reliant', where 'browser' refers to a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web, and 'reliant' means dependent on something.

Historical Evolution

'browser' evolved from the early web navigation tools, and 'reliant' has been used in English to denote dependency.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'reliant' meant 'dependent on', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

dependent on a web browser to function or operate effectively.

The application is browser-reliant, meaning it won't work offline.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 19:22