adaptation

noun
UK: /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/

  1. The process of changing to suit new conditions.

    1. His adaptation to change was very fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's adaptation to the new market trends was crucial for its survival. [ ] [ ]

  2. A film, book, or play that is based on another work.

    1. This is a movie adaptation of the book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stage adaptation of the novel was a critical and commercial success adaptation. [ ] [ ]

  3. A feature that allows an organism to survive in a particular environment.

    1. Camels show adaptation to desert life. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bird's beak is a remarkable adaptation for feeding on seeds in its habitat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

variation adjustment version acclimation modification
adaptation transitive-verb

  1. To change something so that it is suitable for a new use or situation.

    1. They must adaptation to survive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school had to adaptation its curriculum to meet the needs of the students. [ ] [ ]
adaptation intransitive-verb

  1. To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation.

    1. He adaptation quickly to the work. [ ] [ ]
    2. It takes time to adaptation to a new culture and way of life adaptation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adaptation" in English means: The process of changing to suit new conditions., A film, book, or play that is based on another work., A feature that allows an organism to survive in a particular environment..

The phonetic transcription of "adaptation" is /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adaptation": variation, adjustment, version, acclimation, modification.

Example usage of "adaptation": "His adaptation to change was very fast.". More examples on the page.