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also adaptor
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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Finally, there is a 6.3mm adapter and a carrying pouch provided.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The six-in-one adapter comes in the form of a packable cube with buttons on the side that release your plug of choice and store the prongs inside when not in use.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
The Play can be powered by an AC adapter or six AA batteries and features a pair of 2.5-watt speakers for entertaining a crowd without the need for additional equipment.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 Jan. 2025
The adapter goes from the 12VHPWR connector on the card to four 8-pin PCI Express power connectors from your PSU...
—John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The six-in-one adapter comes in the form of a packable cube with buttons on the side that release your plug of choice and store the prongs inside when not in use.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
The Play can be powered by an AC adapter or six AA batteries and features a pair of 2.5-watt speakers for entertaining a crowd without the need for additional equipment.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 Jan. 2025
The adapter goes from the 12VHPWR connector on the card to four 8-pin PCI Express power connectors from your PSU...
—John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for adapter
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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