adapter
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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
See Variants of ADAPTER
adapt·er also adap·tor \ə-ˈdap-tər, a-\
Examples of ADAPTER
- <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
adapt·er
noun (Medical Dictionary)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\ (audio pronunciation)
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