Adapter — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Adapter is used for these senses in English:
- dongle (computer hardware) Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
adapter — full definition
- noun One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
- noun One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
- noun A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
- noun Specifically, a device that permits two or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.
dongle — full definition
- noun Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
- noun A hardware device used by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.