Part of the Hardware glossary: An adapter is a physical device that allows one hardware or electronic interface to be adapted (accommodated without loss of function) to another hardware or electronic interface.
What is dependency theory? A: Dependency theory is the way that the state of an economy develops as a direct result of external forces. Political, economic and cultural factors may influence the way that the economy develops using the dependency theory. Continue Reading.
By Ashley Crossman. Definition: Dependency theory is used to explain the failure of nonindustrialized countries to develop economically in spite of investments from industrial countries.he central argument of this theory is that the world economic system is highly unequal in its distribution of power and resources and places most nations in a dependent position in relation to the industrial powers. Related Articles.