Adaptation
/ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/
nounIntermediateVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
The act of changing something to fit a new situation or purpose; the resulting state.
/ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
The process of adapting
The company's adaptation to the changing market was key to its survival.
💡 Simply: Changing something to fit somewhere new or for a new job.
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2
The novel's adaptation to the stage required significant changes.
How It's Used
Biology
"The adaptation of animals to their environment is a fascinating subject."
Film
"The film adaptation of the novel was a critical success."
Idioms & expressions
adapt to
To become accustomed to a new situation or environment.
"He quickly adapted to the new job."
From Middle French adaptation, from Latin adaptatio, from adaptare "to adjust, fit"
The word's usage has expanded from primarily biological contexts to encompass broader applications in various fields.
Memory tip
Think of 'adapt' and adding '-ation' to show the process.
Practice
Base: adapt
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written