format-neutral
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/ˈfɔːrmæt ˈnjuːtrəl/
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/ˈfɔːmæt ˈnjuːtrəl/
unbiased format handling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'format-neutral' originates from the combination of 'format' and 'neutral', where 'format' refers to the arrangement or layout of data, and 'neutral' means not favoring any side.
Historical Evolution
The term 'format-neutral' evolved from the need to describe systems or software that can handle multiple formats without bias.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not favoring any format', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not favoring or specific to any particular format.
The software is format-neutral, allowing it to work with various file types.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 00:42