Background for adaptation

adaptation

/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

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noun

The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

Examples :

"The adaptation of the school schedule to accommodate the new sports program was a success. "

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noun

A change that is made or undergone to suit a condition or environment.

Examples :

"The school implemented an adaptation to the curriculum, changing the math classes to be more hands-on. "

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noun

The process of change that an organism undergoes to be better suited to its environment.

Examples :

"The plant's adaptation to the dry desert climate allowed it to survive. "

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noun

An instance of an organism undergoing change, or the structure or behavior that is changed.

Examples :

"The student's adaptation to the new school was impressive; she quickly learned the rules and made new friends. "

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noun

The process of adapting an artistic work from a different medium.

Examples :

"The movie adaptation of the popular novel was a huge success. "

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(authorship) An artistic work that has been adapted from a different medium.

Examples :

"The school play was an adaptation of a popular children's book. "

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