Adaptor: meaning, definitions and examples

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adaptor

 

[ ษ™หˆdรฆptษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical device

An adaptor is a device that converts attributes of one device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. Adapters are commonly used in electrical contexts to allow different types of plugs or sockets to connect. They facilitate connections between devices that wouldn't ordinarily work together by adjusting the voltage, current, or connector type. Adapters are essential in many scenarios, especially when traveling internationally, to ensure that devices can charge and operate safely.

Synonyms

connector, converter, interface

Examples of usage

  • I need an adaptor to charge my laptop overseas.
  • This adaptor allows me to connect my headphones to my phone.
  • She bought a travel adaptor for her trip to Europe.

Translations

Translations of the word "adaptor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adaptador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคกเคพเคชเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adapter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adaptor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะดะฐะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adapter

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ€ใƒ—ใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adaptateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adaptador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adaptรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋Œ‘ํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adaptรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adaptรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‚้…ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ adapter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐlรถgunartรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒžแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adapter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adaptador

Etymology

The word 'adaptor' comes from the Latin root 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit to' or 'to adjust'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward', while '-apt' comes from 'aptare', meaning 'to fit'. The term began to gain usage in the 19th century, particularly as technology advanced and devices began to require more specific connections to function properly. The spelling 'adaptor' has been predominantly used in British English, while 'adapter' is favored in American English. The evolution of the word reflects the growth of technology and the increasing complexity of devices requiring specialized means of connection.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,025, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.