Synonyms for

Adaptation

Verb / ˌædʌˈpteɪʃʌn / Another word for adaptation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act or process of changing to fit new circumstances or environments.

Synonyms & similar words

adaption adjustment version adjustment modification alteration change variation conversion revamping reworking revision refitting transformation accommodation acclimatization assimilation habituation rehabilitation reconstruction redesign reshaping reformation

Synonyms by register

Formal

modification adjustment alteration rectification

Informal

tweak change fix switch

Literary

metamorphosis transformation recasting

Antonyms

originality rigidity inability maladjustment inflexibility unsuitability

Common collocations

  • cultural adaptation
  • successful adaptation
  • genetic adaptation
  • environmental adaptation
  • adaptation period
  • process of adaptation
  • social adaptation

Word family

noun adaptation
verb adapt
adjective adaptive
adverb adaptively

Usage note

Adaptation refers to the process of changing to suit new conditions. It can be used in biological, social, or technical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The chameleon's ability to change color is an example of adaptation.
  2. Plants have adaptations to survive in different climates.
  3. The movie was an adaptation of a book.
  4. The company made an adaptation to their product to appeal to a wider audience.
  5. The adaptation of technology has changed the way we communicate.

Quotes

  • Adaptation is not imitation. It is rather a way of becoming more than one was, finally equalizing one's relationship to the environment.
  • Adaptation is a profound process. It means you figure out how to thrive in an ever-changing world.
  • The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.

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