"backwards-compatibly" meaning in English

See backwards-compatibly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more backwards-compatibly [comparative], most backwards-compatibly [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adv}} backwards-compatibly (comparative more backwards-compatibly, superlative most backwards-compatibly)
  1. In a backward compatible manner. Synonyms: backwards compatibly
    Sense id: en-backwards-compatibly-en-adv-agyblTaL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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