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variants:
also adaptor
Synonyms & Antonyms 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 for adapter
- accessory
- (also accessary),
- accoutrement
- (or accouterment),
- add-on,
- adjunct,
- appendage,
- appliance,
- attachment,
- option
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of adapter was in 1753
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