Adapter
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A device that enables compatibility between different equipment or systems, or a person who adapts something. Commonly refers to electrical connectors or converters.
“I need to buy a power adapter before travelling to Europe to charge my devices.”
Pronunciation
IPA
ə-dăpʹtər
Syllables
a·dapt·er
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A appears twice; contains common vowels E; common -ER ending
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; useful for utilizing multiple As efficiently
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