adapter
UK: əˈdæptə | US: əˈdæptər
n. a device or component used to connect incompatible systems or parts
n. a person who adapts or adjusts to new conditions
n. (computing) software or hardware that enables communication between different systems
The word "adapter" derives from the Latin verb "adaptare" (to fit or adjust), combining "ad-" (toward) and "aptare" (to fit). The suffix "-er" (from Old English "-ere") denotes an agent or tool performing an action. Originally used in the 18th century to describe people who modify works (e.g., literature), its technical sense emerged with industrialization, referring to devices that bridge mechanical or electrical mismatches. The computing sense arose in the mid-20th century.
The travel adapter allows you to charge your devices in any country.
She is a skilled adapter, quickly acclimating to new work environments.
The software includes a protocol adapter for seamless data integration.
This camera adapter connects vintage lenses to modern DSLRs.
The novel’s film adapter simplified the plot for cinematic pacing.