acclimatisation
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/əˌklaɪməˈzeɪʃən/
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/əˌklaɪmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(acclimatise)
adjusting to climate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acclimatisation' originates from French, specifically the word 'acclimater,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'climat' meant 'climate.'
Historical Evolution
'acclimater' transformed into the English word 'acclimatise,' and eventually became the noun 'acclimatisation' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adapt to a climate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
The acclimatisation to the high altitude took several days.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 00:36