acclimatation
|ac-cli-ma-ta-tion|
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/əˌklaɪməˈteɪʃən/
adjusting to climate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acclimatation' originates from French, specifically the word 'acclimatation', where 'ac-' meant 'toward' and 'climat' meant 'climate'.
Historical Evolution
'acclimatation' changed from the French word 'acclimatation' and eventually became the modern English word 'acclimatation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of becoming accustomed to a climate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
The acclimatation to high altitudes can take several days.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 22:36