adapter

Meaning

1. One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
2. One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
3. A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
4. A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
5. A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
6. A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
7. A collection of low-rank matrices which, when added to a base model, produces a fine-tuned model; a LoRA.

Synonyms

adaptor

arranger

fitter

tuner

transcriber

adjuster

connector

expansion card

copy adapter

copy adaptor

coupler

coupling

jockey

jointer

modifier

pecker

splicer

transformer

electrical adapter

engager

junctor

connecting pipe

connection box

coupling device

ajutage

faucet pipe

linkage unit

hookup mechanism

adapting device

adapter plug

optical fiber duplex

adapting pipe

bond

bonder

commutator

connecting piece

connection

controller

Translations

adaptateur

adaptador

Adapter

adaptador

adapteur

προσαρμογέας

προσαρμοστής

adaptador

Zwischenstück

adattatore

raccord

bewerker

Steckerleiste

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈdæptə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From adapt + -er.