Adapted: meaning, definitions and examples
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adapted
[ əˈdæptɪd ]
in a modified form
Changed in order to improve or be better suited for a new purpose or situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The adapted screenplay was well-received by critics.
- She adapted the recipe to make it gluten-free.
- The car was adapted for use by people with disabilities.
to adjust or modify
To make changes to something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He adapted quickly to his new job.
- The plants adapted to the changing climate.
- She adapted her schedule to accommodate the new project.
Translations
Translations of the word "adapted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adaptado
🇮🇳 अनुकूलित
🇩🇪 angepasst
🇮🇩 diadaptasi
🇺🇦 адаптований
🇵🇱 zaadaptowany
🇯🇵 適応された (てきおうされた)
🇫🇷 adapté
🇪🇸 adaptado
🇹🇷 uyarlanmış
🇰🇷 적응된 (jeog-eungdoen)
🇸🇦 مُكَيَّف
🇨🇿 přizpůsobený
🇸🇰 prispôsobený
🇨🇳 适应的 (shìyìng de)
🇸🇮 prilagojen
🇮🇸 aðlagaður
🇰🇿 бейімделген
🇬🇪 ადაპტირებული
🇦🇿 uyğunlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 adaptado
Word origin
The word 'adapted' comes from the Latin word 'adaptare', which means 'to fit'. The concept of adaptation has been crucial for the survival and evolution of species in nature. In human context, adaptation refers to the ability to adjust to new conditions or situations. The word has been used in various fields such as biology, literature, and technology to describe the process of modification or adjustment for a new purpose.
See also: adapt, adaptability, adaptable, adaptably, adaptation, adaptations, adapter, adapters, adapting, adaptive, maladaptation, readapt.