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Topic: Science

adamsite

IPA: //ˈædəmˌsaɪt//

KK: /ˈædəmˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance that is used to control riots, known for its ability to cause irritation and discomfort.

Example: The police used adamsite to disperse the crowd during the protest.

adapt

IPA: /əˈdæpt/

KK: /əˈdæpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change or adjust in order to fit new conditions or situations.

Example: The species has adapted to the changing climate over the years.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something so that it is better suited for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a younger audience.

adaptability

IPA: //əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The ability to change or adjust easily to new conditions or situations.

Example: Her adaptability in the workplace has made her a valuable team member.

adaptable

IPA: //əˈdæptəbl//

KK: /əˈdæptəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to change or adjust easily to different conditions or situations.

Example: She is very adaptable and can thrive in various environments.

adaptation

IPA: /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ædæpˈteɪʃən/

noun

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.

adaptational

IPA: /ˌædæpˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /ædæpˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of changing or adjusting something to fit new conditions or uses.

Example: The adaptational changes in the species allowed it to thrive in a new environment.

adaptedness

IPA: /əˈdæptɪdnəs/

KK: /əˈdæptɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being changed or adjusted to fit a new situation or environment.

Example: The adaptedness of the species to its environment is crucial for its survival.

adaption

IPA: /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ædæpˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change made to fit new conditions or uses, often to improve or adjust something.

Example: The adaptation of the species to its environment is crucial for survival.

adaptive

IPA: //əˈdæptɪv//

KK: /əˈdæptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to change or adjust easily to different conditions or needs. This word describes something that can be modified to fit various situations, like clothing made for children with special requirements.

Example: The adaptive features of the software make it easier for users with disabilities to navigate.

adaptively

IPA: /əˈdæptɪvli/

KK: /əˈdæptɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the ability to change or adjust to different conditions or situations.

Example: The species evolved adaptively to survive in changing environments.

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