noun
- a person or thing that adapts.
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- 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.
noun
- a person or thing that adapts
- any device for connecting two parts, esp ones that are of different sizes or have different mating fitments
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- a plug used to connect an electrical device to a mains supply when they have different types of terminals
- a device used to connect several electrical appliances to a single mains socket
1801, agent noun from adapt. Electrical engineering sense from 1907.
n.
- One that adapts.
- A connecting part that joins two pieces of apparatus.
- A converter of electric current to a desired form.