Do you need an ‘adapter’ or an ‘adaptor’ for your next trip overseas? Wondering what the difference is between ‘adapter’ and ‘adaptor’? We can help you distinguish between the two words. Plus, you’ll learn how to use it in a sentence correctly.
Not too keen on waiting? The short answer is that the difference between the two is:
As you just learned, there’s no real difference between the two words except that one is the American English spelling of the word, and the other is the UK English spelling of the word.
Now you know that there’s really no difference between ‘adapter’ and ‘adaptor,’ other than their spelling and the countries that use them.
The Merriam-Webster definition of the word ‘adapter’ is: “one that adapts,” “a device for connecting two parts (as of different diameters) of an apparatus,” and “an attachment for adapting apparatus for uses not originally intended.”
The Cambridge definition is: “a type of plug that makes it possible to connect two or more pieces of equipment to the same electrical supply.”
It’s also defined as: “a person who makes slight changes to a book, play, or another piece of text so that it can be performed.”
Now that we’re a bit more familiar with the word, let’s see how to use both versions in a sentence correctly.
As you can see, the words can be used interchangeably since they mean the same thing.
Now that we’ve covered ‘adapter’ and ‘adaptor’ and you know what they mean and how to use them in a sentence correctly, you should have no issues using them in your writing.
If you’re ever struggling, remember that the American English version is easier to remember. Easier ends in ‘er,’ and so does the American English version of‘ adapter.’
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