format-independent
|for-mat-in-de-pen-dent|
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/ˈfɔːrmæt ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
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/ˈfɔːmæt ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
unrestricted by format
Etymology
'format-independent' originates from the combination of 'format' and 'independent', where 'format' refers to the arrangement or layout of data, and 'independent' means not influenced or controlled by others.
'format' comes from the Latin word 'formatus', meaning 'to shape', and 'independent' from the Latin 'independens', meaning 'not dependent'.
Initially, 'format' referred to the physical arrangement of text or data, while 'independent' meant self-sufficient. Together, they evolved to describe systems or software not tied to a specific format.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reliant on a specific format; able to function or be used across different formats.
The software is format-independent, allowing it to work with various file types.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 06:12