adapter

adapter

noun

Definition of ADAPTER

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment <adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker>

Synonyms accoutrement (or accouterment), adapter (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

Variants of ADAPTER

adapter also adaptor