platform-neutral
|plat-form-neu-tral|
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/ˈplætˌfɔrm ˈnuːtrəl/
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/ˈplætfɔːm ˈnjuːtrəl/
compatible across systems
Etymology
Etymology Information
'platform-neutral' originates from the combination of 'platform' and 'neutral', where 'platform' refers to a computing environment and 'neutral' means not favoring any side.
Historical Evolution
The term 'platform-neutral' evolved from the need for software to operate across different systems without bias.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not favoring any computing platform', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
compatible with multiple computing platforms or operating systems.
The software is platform-neutral, allowing it to run on both Windows and Mac.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35