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acclimatization

acclimatization

2 7.0
Getting used to a new climate, place, or altitude so your body works better
  • noun
  • /əˌklaɪməˈteɪʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aclimatización
  • The accepted acclimatization period for the summer period (April-October) is about three weeks (Gamez and Watson 2004).
  • acclimatization period

But I mean, like anything like acclimatization is a real thing.

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Examples

  • Avoid physical exhaustion during the first days of acclimatization.

  • Gatehouse has interpreted improvement in the aided ear as evidence of acclimatization to the hearing aid.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The first stage of acclimatization involves increased breathing and heart rate.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Avoid physical exhaustion during the first days of acclimatization.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The human body responds to hypoxia by acclimatization.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The first stage of acclimatization involves increased breathing and heart rate.

  • Unfortunately, few recreational athletes traveling to altitude from sea level have the luxury of full acclimatization, which can take a month or longer.

Synonyms

adjustment
vsacclimatization
106 3.3

Getting used to a new situation or condition

emphasizes bodily and behavioral shifts that improve functioning in harsh climates
adaptation
vsacclimatization
64 3.7

Becoming suited to new conditions like a new job or climate

focuses on bodily and behavioral change for climate and altitude
accommodation
vsacclimatization
  • Specialized
7 5.3

To change actions or ideas to fit new conditions

centres on bodily and behavioral change for climate and altitude specifically
acclimation
vsacclimatization
  • Specialized
2 6.5

Becoming used to a new climate, place or situation as your body and actions change

focuses on bodily and behavioral change for climate and altitude
transition time
vsacclimatization
1 3.6

A short period when someone gets used to a change

refers to the active physiological process that improves functioning in new climates
adaption
vsacclimatization
3.9

A process of changing to fit new conditions

limits this process to physiological and behavioral change for climates

Antonyms

The inability to change or fit into new situations

How Adapted

adaptation
64 3.7
acclimatization
  • Specialized
2 7.0
acclimation
  • Specialized
2 6.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

acclimatization = acclimatize (transparent) = climate + ize + ation

A standard noun-forming -ation appended to the verb 'acclimatize' yields the process or state; this is a regular, learnable derivation.

Etymology

Acclimatization comes from the parts ac- meaning 'to' and climate meaning 'local weather', so it literally means the process of getting used to a new climate or place.