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Meaning of adaptor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

adaptor

noun

Definitions

  1. One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.

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

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

    Example: The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day.

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

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