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adapter

Syllabification: (a·dapt·er)
Pronunciation: /əˈdaptər/
(also adaptor)
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Definition of adapter

noun

  • 1a device for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.
  • 2a person who adapts a text to make it suitable for filming, broadcasting, or the stage.

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Adapter can also be spelled adaptor: both are correct.

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