acclimated
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/ˈækləˌmeɪtɪd/
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/ˈæklɪˌmeɪtɪd/
(acclimate)
adjust to new conditions
Etymology
'acclimate' originates from the French word 'acclimater', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'climat' meant 'climate'.
'acclimater' transformed into the English word 'acclimate', and eventually became the modern English word 'acclimated'.
Initially, it meant 'to adapt to a climate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to adapt to any new environment or situation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'acclimate'.
The team acclimated quickly to the high altitude.
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Adjective 1
having adapted to a new climate, environment, or situation.
After a few weeks, she was fully acclimated to the tropical weather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41