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.
dependency. 1  the state of being dependent; dependence. 2  something dependent or subordinate; appurtenance. 3  an outbuilding or annex. 4  a subject territory that is not an integral part of the ruling country.