Acclimate: meaning, definitions and examples
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acclimate
[ ˈæklɪˌmeɪt ]
weather
To become accustomed to a new climate or environment, typically through gradual exposure.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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acclimate |
Use when someone or something is getting used to a new climate, environment, or situation. Often used for new surroundings or weather conditions.
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adapt |
This word is used when someone or something changes to fit a new purpose, environment, or situation. It has a broader context and can be applied to various scenarios including social, technological, or biological adjustments.
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adjust |
Used for making small changes or modifications to achieve a desired state or outcome. It often implies a finer level of change than 'adapt'.
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acclimatize |
Similar to 'acclimate', but more commonly used in British English. This word also focuses on becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
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Examples of usage
- It took him a few weeks to acclimate to the hot and humid weather of the rainforest.
- The plants need time to acclimate to the colder temperatures after being indoors all winter.
altitude
To adapt to a new altitude, especially in mountainous regions.
Synonyms
acclimatize, adjust, get used to.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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acclimate |
Primarily used in American English, especially in formal or scientific contexts to describe people, animals, or plants becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
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acclimatize |
Commonly used in British English and scientific contexts, similar to 'acclimate', referring to the process of adjusting to a new climate or environment.
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adjust |
A versatile term that can be used in both formal and informal settings to describe making slight changes to adapt to a new situation or environment.
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get used to |
Informal and commonly used in everyday language, referring to the process of becoming familiar with something new, often implying a gradual or challenging adjustment period.
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Examples of usage
- The climbers had to acclimate to the higher elevation before attempting to summit the mountain.
- It's important to acclimate slowly to prevent altitude sickness.
Translations
Translations of the word "acclimate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aclimatar
🇮🇳 अनुकूलित करना
🇩🇪 akklimatisieren
🇮🇩 beradaptasi
🇺🇦 акліматизуватися
🇵🇱 aklimatyzować się
🇯🇵 順応する (じゅんのうする)
🇫🇷 acclimater
🇪🇸 aclimatar
🇹🇷 alışmak
🇰🇷 적응하다 (jeogeunghada)
🇸🇦 تأقلم
🇨🇿 aklimatizovat se
🇸🇰 aklimatizovať sa
🇨🇳 适应 (shìyìng)
🇸🇮 aklimatizirati se
🇮🇸 aðlagast
🇰🇿 бейімделу
🇬🇪 აკლიმატიზაცია
🇦🇿 iqlimə alışmaq
🇲🇽 aclimatar
Etymology
The word 'acclimate' originated from the French word 'acclimater', which is derived from the Latin word 'ad' (to) and 'climare' (climate). The concept of acclimation has been studied in various fields, including biology, psychology, and sports science, to understand how organisms and individuals adjust to new environments and conditions.
See also: acclimatization, acclimatize, climatic, climatological, climatology.