system-agnostic
|sys-tem-ag-nos-tic|
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/ˈsɪstəm æɡˈnɒstɪk/
compatible with multiple systems
Etymology
Etymology Information
'system-agnostic' originates from the combination of 'system' and 'agnostic,' where 'agnostic' is derived from Greek 'agnostos,' meaning 'unknown or unknowable.'
Historical Evolution
'agnostos' transformed into the English word 'agnostic,' and combined with 'system' to form 'system-agnostic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'agnostic' meant 'unknown or unknowable,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not limited to a specific system.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not tied to a specific system or platform; compatible with multiple systems.
The software is system-agnostic, allowing it to run on both Windows and Mac.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 12:27