Adapter vs. Adaptor

Adapternoun

One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.

Adapternoun

One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.

Adapternoun

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

Adapternoun

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

Adapternoun

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

Adapternoun

Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.

Adapternoun

One who adapts.

Adapternoun

A connecting tube; an adopter.

Adapternoun

a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance

Adapternoun

device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible

Adapternoun

a device for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly

Adapternoun

a device for connecting several electric plugs to one socket.

Adapternoun

a person who adapts a text to make it suitable for filming, broadcasting, or the stage.

Adapter

An adapter or adaptor is a device that converts attributes of one electrical device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. Some modify power or signal attributes, while others merely adapt the physical form of one connector to another.

Adaptornoun

alternative form of adapter

Adaptornoun

device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible