resource-agnostic
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/rɪˈsɔrs æɡˈnɒstɪk/
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/rɪˈzɔːs æɡˈnɒstɪk/
independent of specific resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'resource-agnostic' originates from the combination of 'resource' and 'agnostic', where 'agnostic' is derived from Greek 'agnostos', meaning 'unknown' or 'unknowable'.
Historical Evolution
'agnostic' changed from the Greek word 'agnostos' and eventually became part of the modern English term 'resource-agnostic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'agnostic' meant 'unknown', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not limited by'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dependent on a specific resource or type of resource.
The software is resource-agnostic, allowing it to run on various platforms.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35