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Alternative spellings
adaptor

Pronunciation
AHD|�-d�pʹt�r

Etymology
adapt + -er

Noun
en-noun

1. One that adapts.

#:He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.

1. A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.

#:He had an adapter that let him plug his phone into the car's cigarette lighter for power.

1. Specifically, a device that permits two, three, or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.

#:The wall outlet sprouted an electrical monstrosity of adapters plugged into adapters that sparked ominously.

1. Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.

#:We obtained adaptors to use our three-prong plugs in the two-prong, unpolarized outlets of the old house.

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Translations
trans-top|one that adapts
Finnish: sopeutuja
French: adaptateur m
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trans-top|device to allow compatibility
Czech: adaptér m
Finnish: sovitin
French: adaptateur m
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German: Adapter m
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trans-top|device allowing more plugs at an outlet
Finnish: haaroitin, sovitin
French: adaptateur m
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German: Steckdosenleiste f, Steckerleiste f
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trans-top|device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type
Finnish: sovitin
French: adaptateur m
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German: Adapter m
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ttbc|Portuguese: adaptador
ttbc|Spanish: adaptador
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French

Etymology
From L. adaptare; ad + aptare "to fit";

Verb
adapter

1. to adapt

Conjugation
fr-conj-er|adapt

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• 2007-10-18 00:16 - Connel MacKenzie - [[User:Connel MacKenzie/Format|fmt]]

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