adapter

or a·dap·tor

[ uh-dap-ter ]

/ əˈdæp tər /

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noun

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.

expansion card.
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

First recorded in 1795–1805; adapt + -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM adapter

non·a·dapt·er, non·a·dap·tor, noun

Words nearby adapter

adansonian classification, Adapazari, adapt, adaptable, adaptation, adapter, adaption, adaptive, adaptive behavior scale, adaptive hypertrophy, adaptive optics

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for adapter

Apple also said it would no longer include headphones or a power adapter with every phone, in a nod to helping the environment by reducing plastic waste.
Everything Apple just announced: 5G iPhones, HomePod mini, and MagSafe accessories|Aaron Pressman|October 13, 2020|Fortune
Apple says there are two billion iPhone charging adapters in the world so they’re removing them—as well as headphones—from the box.
All the big announcements from Apple’s iPhone 12 launch event|Stan Horaczek|October 13, 2020|Popular Science
Apple said it would no longer include headphones or outlet adapters in the box with newly purchased iPhones.
Apple MagSafe charger returns with a wireless iPhone 12 twist|rhhackettfortune|October 13, 2020|Fortune
Apple also said it would no longer include headphones or a power adapter with every phone, explaining that it would help the environment by reducing plastic waste.
Everything to know about Apple’s first 5G iPhones|Aaron Pressman|October 13, 2020|Fortune

If it’s an external drive, try a different USB cable or dock, or pop the drive into another USB enclosure—the adapters in external drives are more prone to failure than the drives themselves.
Did your hard drive crash? Here’s how to know if it’s safe to use again.|Whitson Gordon|October 9, 2020|Popular Science
At one of the last rehearsals, Fawcett, the stage manager, inquired of the adapter if he had written a prologue?
A Book of the Play|Dutton Cook
The prism and eye-piece are then rotated together in the adapter.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2|Various
Mr. Robert Buchanan, the adapter of "the masterpiece," introduced several nineteenth century expressions into the dialogue.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 17, 1890.|Various
Burton, indeed, hailed the adapter of Omar Khayyam as a "fellow Sufi."
The Life of Sir Richard Burton|Thomas Wright
Signor Ghislanzoni is at best but the adapter in verse and translator of the libretto.
An Englishman in Paris|Albert D. (Albert Dresden) Vandam

Medical definitions for adapter

adapter

n.

One that adapts.

A connecting part that joins two pieces of apparatus.

A converter of electric current to a desired form.

单词	adapter
释义	adapter or a·dap·tor [ uh-dap-ter ] / əˈdæp tər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR adapter ON THESAURUS.COM noun 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. expansion card. 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 First recorded in 1795–1805; adapt + -er¹ OTHER WORDS FROM adapter non·a·dapt·er, non·a·dap·tor, noun Words nearby adapter adansonian classification, Adapazari, adapt, adaptable, adaptation, adapter, adaption, adaptive, adaptive behavior scale, adaptive hypertrophy, adaptive optics Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for adapter Apple also said it would no longer include headphones or a power adapter with every phone, in a nod to helping the environment by reducing plastic waste. Everything Apple just announced: 5G iPhones, HomePod mini, and MagSafe accessories\|Aaron Pressman\|October 13, 2020\|Fortune Apple says there are two billion iPhone charging adapters in the world so they’re removing them—as well as headphones—from the box. All the big announcements from Apple’s iPhone 12 launch event\|Stan Horaczek\|October 13, 2020\|Popular Science Apple said it would no longer include headphones or outlet adapters in the box with newly purchased iPhones. Apple MagSafe charger returns with a wireless iPhone 12 twist\|rhhackettfortune\|October 13, 2020\|Fortune Apple also said it would no longer include headphones or a power adapter with every phone, explaining that it would help the environment by reducing plastic waste. Everything to know about Apple’s first 5G iPhones\|Aaron Pressman\|October 13, 2020\|Fortune If it’s an external drive, try a different USB cable or dock, or pop the drive into another USB enclosure—the adapters in external drives are more prone to failure than the drives themselves. Did your hard drive crash? Here’s how to know if it’s safe to use again.\|Whitson Gordon\|October 9, 2020\|Popular Science At one of the last rehearsals, Fawcett, the stage manager, inquired of the adapter if he had written a prologue? A Book of the Play\|Dutton Cook The prism and eye-piece are then rotated together in the adapter. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2\|Various Mr. Robert Buchanan, the adapter of "the masterpiece," introduced several nineteenth century expressions into the dialogue. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 17, 1890.\|Various Burton, indeed, hailed the adapter of Omar Khayyam as a "fellow Sufi." The Life of Sir Richard Burton\|Thomas Wright Signor Ghislanzoni is at best but the adapter in verse and translator of the libretto. An Englishman in Paris\|Albert D. (Albert Dresden) Vandam Words related to adapter connection, linguist, clamp, junction, coupling, joint, fastener, link, tie, bond, connector, auxiliary, extension, annex, addition, extra, fixture, accessory, adjunct, fitting Medical definitions for adapter adapter n. One that adapts. A connecting part that joins two pieces of apparatus. A converter of electric current to a desired form. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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adapter

or a·dap·tor

noun

Origin of adapter

OTHER WORDS FROM adapter

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Medical definitions for adapter

n.