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Acclimated: meaning, definitions and examples

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acclimated

 

[ ˈæk.lɪ.meɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

change adaptation

Acclimated refers to the process of adjusting to a new environment or situation. This can involve physiological changes, psychological adaptation, or both, enabling an individual to better cope with changes in temperature, altitude, or other external factors.

Synonyms

adapted, adjusted, familiarized

Examples of usage

  • After a few weeks in the new country, she finally felt acclimated to the local culture.
  • Pets often need time to become acclimated to their new homes.
  • Athletes must be acclimated to high altitudes before competing in mountain events.

Translations

Translations of the word "acclimated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aclimatado

🇮🇳 अनुकूलित

🇩🇪 akklimatisiert

🇮🇩 teraklimatisasi

🇺🇦 акліматизований

🇵🇱 aklimatyzowany

🇯🇵 適応した

🇫🇷 acclimaté

🇪🇸 aclimatado

🇹🇷 iklimlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 적응된

🇸🇦 مهيأ

🇨🇿 aklimatizovaný

🇸🇰 aklimatizovaný

🇨🇳 适应的

🇸🇮 aklimatiziran

🇮🇸 aðlagaður

🇰🇿 акклиматизацияланған

🇬🇪 აკლიმატიზებული

🇦🇿 aklimatizə edilmiş

🇲🇽 aclimatado

Etymology

The word 'acclimate' derives from the Latin term 'acclimatus', which itself is a combination of 'ad-', meaning 'to', and 'clima', meaning 'climate'. The term entered the English language in the mid-19th century and initially described the physiological adjustment of organisms to different temperatures. Over time, it broadened to encompass not just climate but various environmental factors, including cultural and social changes. The concept of acclimation is particularly significant in fields like biology, psychology, and environmental science, where adapting to various conditions is crucial for survival and functionality. The usage of 'acclimated' has grown in modern contexts with increased global travel and interaction with diverse environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,710, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.