Definition

A change or adjustment made to something in order to fit new conditions or requirements. This can refer to a work that has been rewritten in a different form, a biological change that helps an organism survive, or a modification in behavior to better suit a new environment.

Example

The film is an adaptation of the bestselling novel.

Conversation

Did you see the movie adaptation of that book we read?

Yeah, I thought the adaptation was pretty good, but the book was better.

I agree! Some parts of the story were rushed in the film.

Definitely, they had to cut out a lot to fit it into two hours.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adaptation → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "aptare" (meaning to fit). The word "adaptation" refers to the process of fitting or adjusting to new conditions or environments.

Memory Tip

Think of the idea of 'fitting' ('aptare') to new situations or conditions, which is what adaptation means.

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