Reacclimatize: meaning, definitions and examples

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reacclimatize

 

[ riːəˈklaɪmətaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

weather

To readjust or become accustomed to a new climate or environment after being away for a period of time.

Synonyms

acclimate, adapt, readjust

Examples of usage

  • I had to reacclimatize to the cold weather after spending a year in a tropical climate.
  • After living in the city for so long, it took some time to reacclimatize to the peacefulness of the countryside.
Context #2 | Verb

psychological

To adjust or become accustomed to a new situation or way of life after a period of absence or change.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, familiarize

Examples of usage

  • She needed to reacclimatize to her daily routine after returning from a long vacation.
  • After the promotion, he had to reacclimatize to the increased responsibilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "reacclimatize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reaclimatar

🇮🇳 पुन: अनुकूलित करना

🇩🇪 wiederakklimatisieren

🇮🇩 beradaptasi kembali

🇺🇦 реакліматизувати

🇵🇱 zaaklimatyzować się ponownie

🇯🇵 再順応する

🇫🇷 réacclimater

🇪🇸 reaclimatarse

🇹🇷 yeniden aklimatize olmak

🇰🇷 재적응하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التأقلم

🇨🇿 znovu se aklimatizovat

🇸🇰 znovu sa aklimatizovať

🇨🇳 重新适应

🇸🇮 ponovno se aklimatizirati

🇮🇸 enduraðlagast

🇰🇿 қайта бейімделу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა ადაპტირება

🇦🇿 yenidən uyğunlaşmaq

🇲🇽 reaclimatarse

Etymology

The word 'reacclimatize' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'acclimatize' which comes from the French word 'acclimater', meaning 'to get used to a new climate'. The concept of acclimatization has been studied in various fields including physiology, psychology, and ecology, highlighting the importance of adaptation to changing environments for human and animal survival.