bug-hostile
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/bʌɡ ˈhɑːstaɪl/
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/bʌɡ ˈhɒstaɪl/
resistant to bugs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bug-hostile' originates from the combination of 'bug,' meaning an error or flaw in a system, and 'hostile,' meaning unfriendly or resistant.
Historical Evolution
The term 'bug-hostile' evolved from the need to describe systems that actively resist bugs, combining the common tech term 'bug' with 'hostile.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hostile' meant unfriendly or aggressive, but in this context, it evolved to mean resistant to bugs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a system or environment that is resistant to bugs or errors, often used in software development.
The new software update is designed to be bug-hostile, reducing the number of errors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 04:51