Word
adaptation
Meanings
the process of changing something to make it suitable for a new use, situation, or environment
a film, TV, stage, or other version of a story that has been changed from its original form
a feature or change in living things that helps them survive in their environment
Definition
Adaptation is the process of changing something to suit a new situation or purpose.
Adaptation is the act of modifying something so it works better in different conditions. It can refer to how people, organizations, or things adjust to new circumstances. It also commonly means a new version of a book, play, or other work that has been changed for a different format or audience.
Examples
- The company’s rapid adaptation to remote work kept collaboration surprisingly smooth.
- Her adaptation of the novel for the stage retained the original’s tension while tightening the plot.
- I admired the team’s adaptation under pressure when the schedule changed overnight.
- Their adaptation to the climate was evident in how they reorganized daily routines and clothing choices.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse adaptation (the process or result) with adopt (to take up) and say “adaptation a new system” instead of “adapt a new system” or “adaptation to a new system.”
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