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adaptor

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English

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Etymology

From adapt + -or.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈdæptər/
  • enPR: ə-dăpʹtər
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -æptə(ɹ)

Noun

adaptor (plural adaptors)

  1. Alternative form of adapter.

Derived terms

Indonesian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Perhaps from English adaptor with the pronunciation adapted with the orthography.

Pronunciation

Noun

adaptor (plural adaptor-adaptor)

  1. adapter (one who adapts well, or adapts something)
  2. adapter (a device used to allow compatibility)

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Latin

Verb

adaptor

  1. first-person singular present passive indicative of adaptō

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French adapteur.

Noun

adaptor n (plural adaptoare)

  1. adapter

Declension

More information singular, plural ...

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