acclimatizable
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/əˈklaɪməˌtaɪzəbl/
(acclimatize)
adjusting to climate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acclimatizable' originates from the verb 'acclimatize,' which is derived from the French word 'acclimater,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'climat' meant 'climate.'
Historical Evolution
'acclimater' transformed into the English word 'acclimatize,' and eventually became the adjective 'acclimatizable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adapt to a climate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being acclimatized.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being acclimatized or adapted to a new environment or situation.
The plant species is highly acclimatizable to different climates.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 01:51