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Adaptation: meaning, definitions and examples

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adaptation

 

[ หŒรฆd.ษ™pหˆteษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

The process through which an organism changes over time in response to changes in its environment, allowing it to better survive and reproduce.

Synonyms

adjustment, evolution, modification

Examples of usage

  • Camouflage is a common adaptation seen in many species to help them blend in with their surroundings.
  • The long neck of a giraffe is an adaptation that allows it to reach leaves high up in trees.
  • Animals living in cold climates often have thick fur as an adaptation to keep them warm.
Context #2 | Noun

in literature

The process of adapting a work of literature, film, etc., from one form to another, such as turning a novel into a movie.

Synonyms

conversion, interpretation, transformation

Examples of usage

  • The adaptation of the book into a movie was well-received by fans of the original work.
  • Many classic plays have been subject to adaptation for modern audiences.
  • Adaptation of Shakespeare's plays into contemporary settings is a common practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "adaptation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adaptaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เฅ‚เคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anpassung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adaptasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะดะฐะฟั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adaptacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉๅฟœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adaptation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adaptaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒูŠูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adaptace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adaptรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‚ๅบ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prilagoditev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐlรถgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะนั–ะผะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒžแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adaptasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adaptaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'adaptation' comes from the Latin word 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit'. It has been used in English since the mid-17th century. The concept of adaptation is fundamental to the study of biology and evolution, as well as to the fields of literature, film, and art. Adaptation allows organisms and creative works to thrive in changing environments and to reach new audiences.

See also: adapt, adaptability, adaptable, adaptably, adaptations, adapted, adapter, adapters, adapting, adaptive, maladaptation, readapt.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,903, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.