noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
existing type; traditional; conventional; legacy
Describes a style, model, system, or method that has been used up to now, often contrasted with a new or alternative approach. In IT contexts, it can refer to legacy systems or software.
従来型の教育方法では、生徒の主体性が育ちにくい。
With traditional teaching methods, it is difficult to foster students' independence.
このシステムは従来型のデータベースと互換性がない。
This system is not compatible with legacy databases.
従来 is an adverb/noun meaning 'up to now' or 'conventional', while 従来型 specifically refers to a type or model that follows that conventional approach.
Compound of 従来 (conventional, existing) and 型 (type, model).