cross-compatible
Works with others
Cross-compatible describes things designed to work together across different systems, platforms, or versions.
Software that is cross-compatible runs on multiple operating systems; hardware that is cross-compatible connects to devices from different manufacturers.
The new charger is cross-compatible with both iPhone and Android.
The term emphasizes interoperability where you might expect barriers.
Able to work together
- multi-platformWorking across operating systems
- universalAffecting all equally
- plug-and-playRequiring no manual configuration
- seamlessWithout visible joins
integration · middleware · API · protocol · interface · modular · scalable · portable
Move tissue between bodies
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- donorOne who contributes freely
- recipientOne who receives something
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
organ · graft · antigen · antibody · crossmatch · hybrid · interbreeding · pollination
interoperable
Able to work together
- multi-platformWorking across operating systems
- universalAffecting all equally
- plug-and-playRequiring no manual configuration
seamless · integration · middleware · API · protocol · interface · modular · scalable · portable · adaptive
transplant
Move tissue between bodies
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- donorOne who contributes freely
- recipientOne who receives something
rejection · organ · graft · antigen · antibody · crossmatch · hybrid · interbreeding · pollination · grafting
Windows
Microsoft operating system
iOS · cloud-native · web-based · desktop · mobile · tablet · firmware · driver · executable · runtime
cross-compatibleincompatible
Unable to exist together
proprietary · platform-specific · locked-in · siloed · exclusive
cross-compatibleproprietary
Legally owned, restricted use
closed · restricted · exclusive · captive · isolated
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