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Acclimating: meaning, definitions and examples

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acclimating

 

[ əˈklaɪ.meɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

adjusting environment

Acclimating refers to the process of adjusting or adapting to a new environment or climate. This term is often used in contexts related to biology, where organisms adjust their physiological responses to changes in temperature, altitude, or other environmental factors. Humans also experience acclimation when they move to different geographical locations, such as a warmer or cooler climate, requiring time to adjust in terms of physical activity and health. Successful acclimating can lead to improved performance and well-being.

Synonyms

accommodate, adapt, adjust, get used to, settle in

Examples of usage

  • She is acclimating to the high altitude in the mountains.
  • The team is acclimating themselves to the new training regimen.
  • Animals often acclimate before migrating to new habitats.

Translations

Translations of the word "acclimating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aclimatando

🇮🇳 अनुकूलन करना

🇩🇪 akklimatisieren

🇮🇩 aklimatisasi

🇺🇦 акліматизація

🇵🇱 aklimatyzacja

🇯🇵 適応する

🇫🇷 acclimatation

🇪🇸 aclimatación

🇹🇷 iklimlendirme

🇰🇷 적응하기

🇸🇦 التكيف

🇨🇿 aklimatizace

🇸🇰 aklimatizácia

🇨🇳 适应

🇸🇮 aklimatizacija

🇮🇸 aðlögun

🇰🇿 акклиматизация

🇬🇪 აკლიმატიზაცია

🇦🇿 aklimatizasiya

🇲🇽 aclimatación

Etymology

The term 'acclimating' comes from the French 'acclimatement', which is derived from 'acclimater', meaning to acclimate. The prefix 'ac-' indicates 'to' or 'towards', combined with 'climat', meaning 'climate'. The root of 'climat' traces back to the Latin 'clima', referring to a region or a zone defined by certain climatic conditions. The earliest recorded use of the term in English dates back to the late 19th century, particularly in discussions of biology and physiology as scientists began to study how organisms adapt to different environmental conditions. Over time, 'acclimating' has expanded in its usage, now encompassing broader contexts, including sports, travel, and even emotional or social adjustments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,758, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.