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adaptation

UK
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

Translations

adaptationnoun
adaptations
pl
UK
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
The adaptation of the polar bear to its cold environment includes its thick fur and layer of fat.
L’adaptation de l’ours polaire à son environnement froid comprend sa fourrure épaisse et sa couche de graisse.
Synonyms
modification
refinement
reworking
transformation
conversion
change
alteration
adjustment
adaptationadjective
UK
/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "adaptation measures", functioning like an adjective.
adaptatifSe dit de ce qui est destiné à l’adaptation ou à l’ajustement.
The government announced adaptation measures to cope with rising sea levels.
Le gouvernement a annoncé des mesures adaptatives pour faire face à la montée du niveau de la mer.

Definitions

adaptationnoun
The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
The adaptation of the polar bear to its cold environment includes its thick fur and layer of fat.
A film, television drama, or stage play that has been adapted from a written work, typically a novel.
The movie is an adaptation of a popular science fiction novel.
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
The adaptation of the curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities was a priority for the school.
adaptationadjective
Relating to or intended for adaptation or adjustment.
The government announced adaptation measures to cope with rising sea levels.
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