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adaption

adaption

3.9
A process of changing to fit new conditions
  • noun
  • /əˈdæpʃən/
: adaptación
  • 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.

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Examples

  • And by beneficial we mean it gives the Organism a greater degree of adaption to its environment.

  • And one of those big adaptions is less sunlight.

    MIgardener

  • The speed of adaption, the one big change, it's just now happening very quickly.

  • - Oh, yeah, well, it's an adaption, actually.

    29th and Gay (2005)

  • A measure of cognitive style known as the Kirton Adaption-Innovation.

    Academic text (2015)

  • One theory yet to be explored in this context offering potential explanations is that of adaption-innovation (Kirton, 1976, 2003).

    Academic text (2015)

  • Inventory, Myers-Briggs Indicator, and the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI).

    Academic text (1991)

  • Successful adaption to a new environment can help individuals and communities better cope with challenges.

  • The team's adaption to remote work has improved their productivity and communication.

Synonyms

adjustment
vsadaption
106 3.3

Getting used to a new situation or condition

emphasizes the whole process of becoming suited to changed conditions
adaptation
vsadaption
64 3.7

Becoming suited to new conditions like a new job or climate

is the alternate nonstandard spelling for the same process
accommodation
vsadaption
  • Specialized
7 5.3

To change actions or ideas to fit new conditions

focuses more on physical or environmental adjustment rather than information
acclimation
vsadaption
  • Specialized
2 6.5

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

is broader applying to adjusting to environmental changes in general
acclimatization
vsadaption
  • Specialized
2 7.0

Getting used to a new climate, place, or altitude so your body works better

covers general adjusting to new conditions not only climate changes

Antonyms

stagnation
19 6.8

A period when activity and growth stop, often in business or the economy

How Complete

adaption
3.9
adjustment
106 3.3

Surface Forms

adaption singular
adaptions plural

Morphology

adaption = adapt (transparent) = adapt + ion

The word 'adaption' is derived from 'adapt' with the addition of the suffix '-ion', forming a noun that denotes the process or result of adapting.

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.