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Synonyms & Similar Words
adjustment
modification
alteration
change
conversion
transformation
accommodation
acclimatization
assimilation
customization
tailoring
fitting
suitability
conformity
compliance
alignment
attunement
calibration
coordination
regulation
revision
reform
improvement
enhancement
refinement
adjustment
rearrangement
reorganization
readjustment
realignment
recalibration
Meaning of Adaptation
The primary meaning of "adaptation" is the process of changing or adjusting to suit new or different conditions.
Definitions
- The process of adapting or being adapted; adjustment to a new environment or situation
- * A change or adjustment made to something in order to make it suitable for a new purpose or situation
- * The act or process of modifying an object, system, or organism to better fit its environment
Etymology of Adaptation
The word "adaptation" comes from the Latin "adaptare," which means "to fit" or "to adjust," and the suffix "-ion," which forms a noun indicating a process or result
The term has been used in various fields, including biology, psychology, and literature, to describe the process of adjusting to new conditions or environments
Example Uses
- The company's adaptation to the new market trends helped it stay competitive
- * The bird's adaptation to the changing climate allowed it to survive and thrive
- * The film is an adaptation of the novel, with some significant changes to the storyline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
resistance
opposition
inflexibility
rigidity
stubbornness
obstinacy
nonconformity
noncompliance
disobedience
disregard
rejection
refusal
reluctance
hesitation
delay
procrastination
stagnation
deterioration
decline
regression