Synonyms for

Adaptations

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

Definition

Adaptations are changes that animals or plants make in order to survive in their environment.

Synonyms & similar words

adjustment adaption adaptation version adjustments modifications changes transformations alterations revisions variations mutations evolutions developments shifts transitions transmutations metamorphoses rearrangements reorganizations reconstructions remodelings makeovers refinements

Synonyms by register

Formal

modifications adjustments revisions alterations

Informal

changes tweaks fixes

Literary

metamorphoses transformations

Antonyms

rigidity inadaptability inflexibility stubbornness resistance immutability

Common collocations

  • environmental adaptations
  • evolutionary adaptations
  • cultural adaptations
  • physical adaptations
  • behavioral adaptations
  • key adaptations
  • recent adaptations

Word family

noun adaptation
verb adapt
adjective adaptive
adverb adaptively

Usage note

Adaptations refers to changes made to suit new conditions, often in biology or technology. Avoid using it to mean simply 'changes' in a general sense.

Example sentences

  1. The polar bear's white fur is an adaptation that helps it blend in with its snowy environment.
  2. The cactus's ability to store water is an adaptation that helps it survive in the desert.
  3. The giraffe's long neck is an adaptation that allows it to reach high branches for food.
  4. The chameleon's ability to change color is an adaptation that helps it blend in with its surroundings.
  5. The bat's echolocation is an adaptation that helps it navigate in the dark.

Quotes

  • Adaptation is the key to survival.
  • It's not the strongest or the most intelligent who survive, but those who can best adapt to change.
  • The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.

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