platform-specific
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/ˈplætˌfɔrm spəˈsɪfɪk/
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/ˈplætfɔːm spəˈsɪfɪk/
dependent on a specific system
Etymology
'platform-specific' originates from the combination of 'platform' and 'specific', where 'platform' refers to a base or structure and 'specific' means clearly defined or identified.
'platform' evolved from the French word 'plateforme', and 'specific' from the Latin 'specificus'.
Initially, 'platform' referred to a physical structure, but in modern usage, it often refers to a digital environment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to software or applications that are designed to operate on a specific type of computer or operating system.
The app is platform-specific and only works on iOS devices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41