Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adaptor
noun
/əˈdæptər/
Definition
A device for connecting two different parts of a system or two different systems together.
Examples
- The power adaptor allows you to use your laptop in different countries.
- I need an adaptor to connect my headphones to the tablet.
Meaning
An adaptor allows components that are not directly compatible to work together by providing the necessary interface.
Synonyms
- adapter
- converter
- connector
- link
- interface
