noun
adaptation
ad-uhp-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
The process of adjusting something, or of adjusting to a new situation.
"Adaptation to remote work took most teams several months."
"The plan needed constant adaptation as circumstances changed."
2
A book, story, or other work reshaped for a different medium, such as film or stage.
"The movie is a fairly loose adaptation of the novel."
"Critics praised the stage adaptation for staying true to the book's tone."
3
(biology) A trait or change that helps a living thing survive better in its environment.
"Thick fur is an adaptation that helps arctic foxes survive the cold."
"Over many generations, the finches developed beak adaptations suited to different foods."
How to Use Adaptation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA change made to fit new conditions, or a version of a story reworked for a new format.
Common pairings
film adaptation
adaptation to the environment
undergo adaptation
Word Forms
adaptations plural
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Etymology
From French adaptation, from Latin adaptatio, built on adaptare, "to fit to."