adapter

//əˈdæptər//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Noun

adapterSingular
adaptersPlural
1

A device that allows two incompatible pieces of equipment to be connected or used together.

I need an adapter to connect my laptop to the projector.

2

A person who adapts something, such as a text or work, for a different purpose or medium.

The adapter transformed the classic novel into a successful stage play.