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Downstream

//ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm// adj, adv, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Toward the lower part of a stream; with the current (of a river, brook, or other flow of fluid).
  2. 2
    Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else. figuratively

    "Input validation is downstream of input entry in the runtime process."

  3. 3
    Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.; In the direction from the server to the client. figuratively
  4. 4
    Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.; Towards the 3′ end of a DNA molecule. figuratively
Adjective
  1. 1
    in the direction of a stream's current wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Following the path of a river or stream.

    "We spent the day paddling downstream in our canoes."

Adverb
  1. 1
    away from the source or with the current wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To stream downward.
  2. 2
    Of the original developers: to make available (a version or patch) to downstream developers and users of the software. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From down- + stream.

Etymology 2

From down- + stream.

Etymology 3

From down- + stream.

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