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adapter

intermediateB1

/əˈdæptər/ · ad-ap-ter

A device that allows incompatible devices to connect or work together.

Meanings

nountechnical

A device that allows incompatible devices to connect or work together.

ایک ایسا آلہ جو غیر ہم آہنگ آلات کو جوڑتا یا ساتھ کام کرنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

اڈاپٹر

adapter

Synonyms

converterconnectorinterfaceتبدیل کرنے والامبدلمنسلک کرنے والا

Antonyms

disconnectorseparatorisolatorمنقطع کرنے والاالگ کرنے والاتنہائی کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • power adapter
  • USB adapter
  • audio adapter

Example Sentences

I need an adapter to connect my laptop to the projector.

مجھے اپنے لیپ ٹاپ کو پروجیکٹر سے جوڑنے کے لیے ایک اڈاپٹر کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mujhe apne laptop ko projector se jorhnay ke liye aik adapter ki zaroorat hai.

The travel adapter is essential for charging devices in different countries.

سفر کا اڈاپٹر مختلف ممالک میں آلات کو چارج کرنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Safar ka adapter mukhtalif mulkon mein aalaat ko charge karne ke liye zaroori hai.

Ensure that you have the right adapter for your headphones.

یقینی بنائیں کہ آپ کے ہیڈ فون کے لیے صحیح اڈاپٹر موجود ہو۔

Yaqeeni banain ke aap ke headphones ke liye sahi adapter maujood ho.

Easily Confused With

adapter vs adaptor:Both words refer to the same device, but 'adapter' is the American English spelling while 'adaptor' is more commonly used in British English.

Word Family

adapt
verbتبدیل کرنا
adaptation
nounتبدیلی
adaptive
adjectiveتبدیل پذیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'adapter' as a bridge that connects two different paths.

Imagine an electrical outlet with an adapter plugged in, allowing diverse devices to connect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adaptare" — to make fit or suitable

First known use: 20th century

The word 'adapter' has evolved from the Latin verb 'adaptare', which means to fit or adjust, reflecting its function in making incompatible devices compatible.