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acclimation

UK
/ˌæklɪˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/

Translations

acclimationnoun
acclimations
pl
The acclimation of the athletes to the high altitude was crucial for their performance.
L'acclimatation des athlètes à la haute altitude était cruciale pour leurs performances.
Additional translations
adaptationS'emploie surtout au sens général d'ajustement à une nouvelle situation.
Synonyms
adjustment
familiarization
habituation
acclimatization
adaptation
acclimationadjective
UK
/ˌæklɪˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g. "acclimation period".
The acclimation schedule ensured a smooth transition for the climbers.
Le programme d'acclimatation a assuré une transition en douceur pour les alpinistes.

Definitions

acclimationnoun
The process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
The acclimation of the athletes to the high altitude was crucial for their performance.
The act of adapting or adjusting to a new situation or environment.
Her acclimation to the fast-paced city life took several months.
A physiological or behavioral adjustment by an organism to a changed environmental condition, usually occurring within its lifetime.
The acclimation of the fish to cooler water temperatures improved their survival rate.
acclimationadjective
Pertaining to or intended for the process of acclimation.
The acclimation schedule ensured a smooth transition for the climbers.
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