adapter vs polyglot

adapter

noun
  • One who is capable of adapting to differing situations. 

  • One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play. 

  • Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket. 

  • Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power. 

  • A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible. 

  • Specifically, a device that permits two, three, or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point. 

polyglot

noun
  • One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages. 

  • A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages. 

  • A mixture of languages or nomenclatures. 

  • A file that can be interpreted validly as multiple formats. 

  • A program written to be valid in multiple programming languages. 

adj
  • Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual. 

  • Containing, or made up of, several languages; specifically, of a book (especially a bible): having text translated into several languages. 

  • Comprising various (native) linguistic groups; multilingual. 

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