adapter

adapt·er

noun \ə-ˈdap-tər, a-\

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, a-\

Examples of ADAPTER

1. <adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker>

First Known Use of ADAPTER

1801

Related to ADAPTER

Synonyms: accoutrement (or accouterment), accessory (also adaptor), add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment, option

Related Words: accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement; auxiliary, subsidiary; amenity, doodad, embroidery, extra, filler, frill, incidental, luxury, nonessential, nonnecessity; appurtenances, bells and whistles, equipment, furnishings, habiliment(s), paraphernalia, trappings; adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, garnish, ornament, trim, trimming

Near Antonyms: essential, necessity, requirement, requisite

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