"backwards-compatible" meaning in English

See backwards-compatible in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more backwards-compatible [comparative], most backwards-compatible [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} backwards-compatible (comparative more backwards-compatible, superlative most backwards-compatible)
  1. Alternative form of backward compatible Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: backward compatible
    Sense id: en-backwards-compatible-en-adj-PTATra7~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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