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a·dapt·er [ ə dáptər ] (plural a·dapt·ers) or a·dapt·or [ ə dáptər ] (plural a·dapt·ors)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. electric connector: a device used to connect an electrical appliance to a power source with a different voltage or a different plug shape, or to connect several appliances to one outlet

2. device for connecting unlike parts: a device for connecting two nonmatching parts

3. somebody or something that adapts: somebody or something that changes something or is able to adjust to suit different conditions

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