ADAPTER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

adapter

noun

ə-ˈdap-tər

variants also adaptor

Definition of adapter

as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker

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Recent Examples of adapter The speech is also a kind of litmus test for translators and adaptors, an opportunity for a politically progressive character to let rip not simply against general human hypocrisy but against the particular sins of a moment. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 It’s all enhanced by Flanagan, who’s become one of the go-to King adaptors in the business. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 Once Tesla opened part of its charger network, which is the North American Charging Standard, to cars that were made by other manufacturers, carmakers started producing adapters for people who had EVs that had older CCS ports. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 One adapter, all of your devices— a win from this professional traveler. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapter

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Noun

Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.

— Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

The Air Force wants CCAs to increase the number of aircraft available for a mission while giving pilots additional sensing, targeting, and engagement options.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
In exchange, users are given a smaller pool of options in place of endless swiping.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
The team also highlighted that electric motors power a wide range or technologies, from hybrid or electric vehicles, to industrial systems and household appliances.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appliance

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