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Adaptation
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
The process or act of changing to be suitable for a new use, condition, or situation.
Synonyms:
adjustment
modification
alteration
transformation
acclimatization
Antonyms:
rigidity
resistance
stagnation
immutability
Examples:
The film is an
adaptation
of a classic novel.
Her
adaptation
to the new environment was seamless.
The
adaptation
process took over a year to complete.
Etymology:
Originating in the early 17th century, from the Latin
adaptatio
, derived from
adaptare
, meaning
to adjust
.
Usage Statistics:
12 mentions per 1 million words
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