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adapt verb

  /əˈdæpt/
  • (transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit
 aanpassen
  • (transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust
 aanpassen, bewerken
  • (transitive) To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character
 bewerken, aanpassen

adaptation noun

  /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
aanpassing

adapter noun

  /əˈdæptə(ɹ)/ , /əˈdæptəɹ/
  • Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.
 adapter, reisstekker, verloopstekker, wereldstekker
  • One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
 bewerker, bewerkster
  • Specifically, a device that permits two or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.
 dominostekker, driewegstekker, verdeelstekker
  • Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.
 reisstekker, verloopstekker, wereldstekker

adaptable adjective

  /əˈdæptəbəl/
  • Capable of adapting or of being adapted.
 aanpasbaar

adaptive adjective

  /əˈdæp.tɪv/
  • Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
 adaptief

adaptability

aanpassingsvermogen

adaptability noun

  /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/
  • The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
 souplesse
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