Adapter Definition

ədaptər
adapters
noun
adapters
One that adapts, such as a device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of apparatus.
American Heritage
A person or thing that adapts.
Webster's New World
A contrivance for adapting apparatus to new uses.
Webster's New World
A connecting device for parts that would not otherwise fit together.
Webster's New World
One who is capable of adapting well to differing situations.
He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.
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Noun

Singular:
adapter
Plural:
adapters

Origin of Adapter

Adapter Sentence Examples

  • To this adapter is attached a flat circular flange h.

  • The prism p is fitted accurately into brass slides (care has to be taken in the construction to place the prism so that an object in the centre of the field will so remain when the eye-piece is rotated in its adapter).

  • The prism and eye-piece are then rotated together in the adapter.

  • One noticeably absent feature is the lack of an AC adapter port.

  • The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step.

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