adapter

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to connect two incompatible things or to adapt one thing to another.

• verb

  To make (something) suitable or adaptable for a new use or application.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adapter
applier , adapter , replier

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Variants

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adapter , adapters , adaptor , adaptors

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Etymology

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The word 'adapter' comes from the Latin word 'adapto,' which means 'to fit.'

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Trivia

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1. The first electrical plug adapters were introduced in the late 19th century.

2. The smallest adapter ever made is the 000-size adapter, which is used for miniature electronic devices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interface: An adapter often acts as an interface between two different systems, allowing them to communicate and work together.

2. Transducer: An adapter can also be considered a transducer, as it converts or adapts one form of energy or signal into another.

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Culture

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The concept of adapters has been used extensively in various fields such as technology, engineering, and biology to connect and make compatible different systems.

How to Memorize "adapter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an electrical plug adapter. Imagine how it connects the prongs of one plug to the receptacle of another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adapter' with the concept of 'connecting' or 'making compatible'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Adapts And Transforms Connections' to remember the definition of adapter.

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