adapter
Pronunciation: [/əˈdæptə(ɹ)/]
Word
Context: “technology”
(noun) a device that allows you to connect different pieces of equipment that would otherwise not work together. It helps things fit or work together.
Example
I need to use an adapter to connect my old printer to my new laptop.
Example
Without the right adapter, I can't use my headphones with this phone.
Example
Do you have the right adapter to connect the camera to the computer?
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