adaption
- noun
- /əˈdæpʃən/
- The animal's rapid adaption to the changing climate has allowed it to thrive in new conditions.
But again, remember that this test measures your speed of dark adaption.
- But again, remember that this test measures your speed of dark adaption.
- And one of those big adaptions is less sunlight.
- That's this is a kind of adaption, which another example is other stocks.
Examples
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And by beneficial we mean it gives the Organism a greater degree of adaption to its environment.
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And one of those big adaptions is less sunlight.
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The speed of adaption, the one big change, it's just now happening very quickly.
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- Oh, yeah, well, it's an adaption, actually.
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A measure of cognitive style known as the Kirton Adaption-Innovation.
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One theory yet to be explored in this context offering potential explanations is that of adaption-innovation (Kirton, 1976, 2003).
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Inventory, Myers-Briggs Indicator, and the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI).
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Successful adaption to a new environment can help individuals and communities better cope with challenges.
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The team's adaption to remote work has improved their productivity and communication.
Synonyms
Getting used to a new situation or condition
Becoming suited to new conditions like a new job or climate
To change actions or ideas to fit new conditions
Becoming used to a new climate, place or situation as your body and actions change
Getting used to a new climate, place, or altitude so your body works better
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Adaption comes from the prefix ad- 'to' and the root apt 'fit', the same root as the English word apt. So, adaption is the process of becoming 'fit' for new conditions by changing or adjusting.