database-reliant
|da-ta-base-re-li-ant|
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/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs rɪˈlaɪənt/
dependent on a database
Etymology
Etymology Information
'database-reliant' originates from the combination of 'database' and 'reliant', where 'database' refers to a structured set of data held in a computer, and 'reliant' means dependent on something.
Historical Evolution
'database' and 'reliant' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'database-reliant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reliant' meant 'dependent on', and this meaning has been retained in the compound form 'database-reliant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on a database for functionality or operation.
The application is database-reliant, meaning it cannot function without access to the database.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 23:50