adapter
/əˈdæptə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: adapters
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
Noun
Examples
He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
Noun
Examples
The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adapter” mean?
One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
Is “adapter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.