graphicsadapter
nounUK /ˈɡræfɪks əˈdæptə/
US /ˈɡræfɪks əˈdæptər/
A part inside a computer that makes pictures and games show up on the screen.
My new graphics adapter makes the video game look much smoother.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chip or circuit that turns computer data into signals a monitor can display.
The old graphics adapter could not handle the high-resolution monitor.
3. A component used to speed up drawing images in software.
The animation program runs faster with a dedicated graphics adapter.
4. A device that connects a computer to a display output.
He plugged the cable into the graphics adapter on the back of the PC.