Adapter versus Adaptor
In this article we are going to see the difference between the terms adapter and adaptor. As one can observe there is only a single alphabet difference between two terms but as we proceed further in this article we will came to know how a difference between a single alphabet can make a huge difference an can change the entire meaning of content.
In this article we are just not going to see the difference between the two but we will try to frame sentence using both words as it will give us deeper understanding of the words.
Use of term adapter and adaptor in sentences
Adapter |
Adaptor |
||
|
It is very interesting to note that the term adaptor also have the same meaning as of the term adapter.
Furthermore both terms’ can be used interchangeably.
Use in sentences Sam always keeps a spare laptop adapter in his bag to ensure my computer never runs out of power.
Sam is skilled at being an adapter in multicultural teams, helping bridge communication gaps |
Important note
As we have gone through the meaning and had seen how to both the term in sentences one question that really stuck in mind is that is there any difference between two.
If we dug deep there seems to be have one difference that is the term adapter is more used in American English and the term adaptor is more used in British English and some even claim vice versa of this situation.
Now after seeing the difference lets jump to the correct pronunciation of the words
The term adapter is pronounced as uh dapt uh
The term adaptor is pronounced as uh dapt uh
Incase you Missed: Affect versus Effect
Summary
To summarize the things we learnt in this article. First both the term adapter and adaptor have same meaning that is either as a device to connect two different devices or for someone who adapts to situations like of technical etc.
Second point is both terms are interchangeable to each other and both term can be used in each other position.
Third to know the difference only difference is the use of the word as adapter in more used in American English and adopter is more used in British English.
Also See: Aid versus Aide