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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
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
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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