acclimatable
|ac-cli-ma-ta-ble|
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/əˈklaɪmətəbl/
(acclimate)
adjust to new conditions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acclimatable' originates from the verb 'acclimate,' which comes from the French word 'acclimater,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'climat' meant 'climate.'
Historical Evolution
'acclimater' transformed into the English verb 'acclimate,' and eventually the adjective form 'acclimatable' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adapt to a climate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being adapted to any environment or situation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being acclimated or adapted to a new environment or situation.
The plant is acclimatable to different climates.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 22:21