adapter
or a·dap·tor
a person or thing that adapts.
a connector for joining parts or devices having different sizes, designs, etc., enabling them to be fitted or to work together.
Also called plug adapter, adapter plug . a device that connects an electrical plug to an outlet that has a different plug shape: Last time I traveled, I brought the wrong adapter.
Also called AC adapter, power adapter . a device with a cord that plugs into an electrical outlet and functions as an external power supply for a small or portable electronic device, usually converting AC current to DC: I forgot to plug in the adapter, and my laptop died.
an accessory to convert a machine, tool, or part to a new or modified use.
Computers.
an external device containing the necessary circuitry to connect to or work with another device or system: a network adapter;a wireless adapter;a video adapter.
Origin of adapter
1Other words from adapter
- non·a·dapt·er, non·a·dap·tor, noun
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How to use adapter in a sentence
Intelligent adaptors and switches that would retrofit energy-based devices at home so they can communicate with smart meters.
Everyone has special oxygen adaptors for breathing salt water.
The Status Civilization | Robert SheckleyThe majority of these are from the nature of the case adaptors and transcribers, rather than original students.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2) | William Denison Lyman
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