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US/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/
the process of changing to suit a new situation, or a version of a work changed for another form
In context
The adaptation of young children to a new school usually takes a few weeks.
Animals show remarkable adaptation to life in the desert.
The film is an adaptation of a famous Vietnamese novel.
Words that go with adaptation
noun + noun
- film adaptationThe film adaptation was better than the book.
- television adaptationA television adaptation of the novel aired last year.
noun + preposition
- adaptation toAdaptation to climate change is urgent.
- adaptation ofThis is an adaptation of a stage play.
adjective + noun
- successful adaptationIt was a successful adaptation of the story.
- cultural adaptationCultural adaptation can be hard for expats.
- rapid adaptationSurvival needs rapid adaptation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
adaptation withCorrect: adaptation to