'browser-specific' originates from the combination of 'browser' and 'specific', where 'browser' refers to a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web, and 'specific' means clearly defined or identified.

The term 'browser-specific' evolved as web technologies advanced, highlighting the need to address differences in how various browsers interpret web content.

Initially, it referred to any feature unique to a browser, but over time it has come to emphasize compatibility issues.