format-dependent
|for-mat-de-pend-ent|
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/ˈfɔːrmæt dɪˈpɛndənt/
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/ˈfɔːmæt dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on format
Etymology
'format-dependent' originates from the combination of 'format' and 'dependent', where 'format' refers to the arrangement or layout of data, and 'dependent' means relying on something else.
The term 'format-dependent' evolved from the increasing need to describe software and systems that rely on specific data formats.
Initially, it referred to any dependency on a format, but now it is primarily used in the context of digital data and software.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying on or influenced by the specific format in which something is presented or stored.
The software is format-dependent, meaning it only works with certain file types.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 06:45