'offline-compatible' originates from the combination of 'offline' and 'compatible', where 'offline' means 'not connected to the internet' and 'compatible' means 'able to exist or occur together without conflict'.

The term 'offline-compatible' evolved from the increasing need for applications and devices to function without constant internet access.

Initially, 'offline' referred to being disconnected from a network, and 'compatible' meant 'able to work together'. The combined term now specifically refers to technology that can operate without internet.