acclimates
|ac-cli-mates|
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/ˈækləˌmeɪts/
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/ˈæklɪˌmeɪts/
(acclimate)
adjust to new conditions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acclimate' originates from French, specifically the word 'acclimater,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'climat' meant 'climate.'
Historical Evolution
'acclimater' transformed into the English word 'acclimate' during the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adapt to a climate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to become accustomed to any new environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/13 23:36