ADAPTER

adapter, adaptor

(noun) device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible

arranger, adapter, transcriber

(noun) a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

adapter (plural adapters)

One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.

One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.

A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.

Specifically, a device that permits two, three, or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.

Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.

Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.

Hyponyms

• AC adapter

• analog telephone adapter

• cell phone adapter

• IPv4 adapter

• IPv6 adapter

• phone adapter

• phone to PC adapter

• power adapter

Anagrams

• re-adapt, readapt

Source: Wiktionary

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A*dapt"er, n.

1. One who adapts.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: A connecting tube; an adopter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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