platform-independent
|plat-form-in-de-pen-dent|
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/ˈplætˌfɔrm ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
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/ˈplætfɔːm ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
cross-system compatibility
Etymology
'platform-independent' originates from the combination of 'platform' and 'independent', where 'platform' refers to a base or structure and 'independent' means not relying on something else.
The term 'platform-independent' evolved from the need for software to operate across various systems without modification.
Initially, it referred to software that could run on different hardware, but now it broadly includes compatibility across different operating systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of operating on different types of computer systems or operating systems without modification.
The software is platform-independent, allowing it to run on both Windows and Mac systems.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45