adaptation
noun
ad·ap·ta·tion
ˌa-ˌdap-ˈtā-shən 
-dəp-
1
: something that is adapted
a new adaptation of an old recipe
specifically
: a composition rewritten into a new form
a screen adaptation of a novel
2
: the act or process of adapting
a process undergoing adaptation
: the state of being adapted
adaptation to changing circumstances
3
: adjustment to environmental conditions: such as
a
: adjustment of a sense organ to the intensity or quality of stimulation
b
: modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment : a heritable physical or behavioral trait that serves a specific function and improves an organism's fitness or survival
adaptationally
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of adaptation in a Sentence
His stage adaptation of the novel was a success.
The film is an adaptation of a book of the same title.
The insect's evolutionary adaptations enable it to be almost invisible even when sitting in the middle of a leaf.
a tool designed for easy adaptation
Recent Examples on the Web
Creative ownership Webtoon adaptations have proven popular with streamers as there is an in-built and proven fanbase for the stories.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 July 2024
That adaptation has evolved at least three separate times in the group of jellyfish studied, the scientists say.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
The adaptation is set to launch on BBC kids service CBeebies later this year.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 July 2024
Wicked film adaptation will hit theaters Nov. 22, five days earlier than its original Nov. 27 release date.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 July 2024
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 July 2024
That adaptation has evolved at least three separate times in the group of jellyfish studied, the scientists say.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
The adaptation is set to launch on BBC kids service CBeebies later this year.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 July 2024
Wicked film adaptation will hit theaters Nov. 22, five days earlier than its original Nov. 27 release date.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 July 2024
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adaptation
noun
ad·ap·ta·tion
ˌad-ˌap-ˈtā-shən
-əp-
1
a
: the act or process of adapting
b
: the state of being adapted
2
: adjustment to environmental conditions: as
a
: adjustment of a sense organ to the degree or quality of stimulation
b
: change in an organism or its parts that fits it better for the conditions of its environment
also
: a structure resulting from this change
3
: something that is adapted
especially
: a composition rewritten into a new form
adaptationally
adverb
-ē
Medical Definition
adaptation
noun
ad·ap·ta·tion
ˌad-ˌap-ˈtā-shən, -əp-
1
2
: adjustment to environmental conditions: as
a
: adjustment of a sense organ to the intensity or quality of stimulation
b
: modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment compare adjustment sense 1b
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