format-reliant
|for-mat-re-li-ant|
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/ˈfɔːrmæt rɪˈlaɪənt/
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/ˈfɔːmæt rɪˈlaɪənt/
dependent on format
Etymology
Etymology Information
'format-reliant' originates from the combination of 'format' and 'reliant', where 'format' refers to the arrangement or layout of data, and 'reliant' means dependent on something.
Historical Evolution
'format' and 'reliant' were combined in modern English to describe something that depends on a specific format.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reliant' meant 'dependent on something', and this meaning has remained consistent in the context of 'format-reliant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on a specific format to function or be understood.
The software is format-reliant, meaning it only works with certain file types.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 09:19