interoperability

The ability of a component to work well with other components, even if those components are made by different companies (or other entities). Often used to describe a computer software component that uses standard interfaces, file formats, etc. to work with well with industry standards.

Windows' printer driver architecture allows a PC to have great interoperability with a wide variety of printing devices.

by David October 19, 2003

interoperability

The ability of your girlfriend, wife or otherwise female life partner to sexually interact with her best friend for your gratification.

My wife and her friend are perfectly interoperable. That's why I can't come to poker night tonight with you guys.

by Momo October 17, 2003

interoperability

(n) a nonexistant utopia wherein software is not platform dependent

Our game is interoperable - it will run equally well on Windows, Linux, XBox, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Playstation, etc.

by Knautilus October 20, 2003

pull an In Utero

When a band follows up a their breakout success album with an album that is intentionally less polished and more experimental than the album that preceded it.

Named after the album "In Utero" by Nirvana, which was the follow up to the multiplatinum album "Nevermind."

The band pulled an In Utero (pull an In Utero) with their new album in an attempt to distance themselves from their mainstream peers.

by nirvanainutero May 1, 2009

interoperability

A feature or ability through which an object (i.e.: an application or a script) can function in different environments (i.e.: operating systems, hardware architectures).

Interoperability allows for a software to be run on any platform, without the need for porting or translating.

by Brownspank October 20, 2003

interocular

Something that is obvious to everyone.

"It is interocular that you you are confuse easily"

by John February 13, 2004

interonics

The nonstandard vernacular of English written by the youth of today, in a society where text and instant messaging is prevalent. Portmanteau of "Internet" and "Ebonics"; first used on popular podcast Keith and The Girl.

I needed interonics lessons b4 I could grade th students paperz.

by Bren. June 9, 2007