is it "backwards" or "backward" compatible?

[Butler, Darren J Ctr 584 CBSS/GBHAC]

Just as you wouldn't say "forwards-compatible" the correct term is
backward (no "s"). A lesser-used synonym is "downward-compatible." Note
that it also is singular.

 

Blessings,

Darren

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Melissa Clark wrote:

 

> Which is the correct terminology -- "backwards" or "backward"

> compatible/compatibility?  For example: The software is backward(s?)

> compatible to the previous hardware version

 

Melissa:

 

It's "backward-compatible".

 

-Andrew

 

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