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adapter
noun adapt·er \ə-ˈdap-tər, a-\
: a device that is used to connect two pieces of equipment that were not designed to be connected
Full Definition of ADAPTER
1
: one that adapts
2
a : a device for connecting two parts (as of different diameters) of an apparatus b : an attachment for adapting apparatus for uses not originally intended
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Variants of ADAPTER
adapt·er also adap·tor \ə-ˈdap-tər, a-\
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First Known Use of ADAPTER
1801
Related to ADAPTER
- Synonyms
- accoutrement (or accouterment), accessory (also adaptor), add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment, option
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adapter
noun adapt·er
Medical Definition of ADAPTER
1
: one that adapts
2
a : a device for connecting two parts (as of different diameters) of an apparatus b : an attachment for adapting apparatus for uses not originally intended
Variants of ADAPTER
adapt·er also adap·tor \ə-ˈdap-tər\
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