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acclimature

|ac-cli-ma-ture|

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/əˈklaɪməˌtʃʊr/

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/əˈklaɪməˌtʃʊə/

adaptation to climate

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acclimature' originates from French, specifically the word 'acclimater,' where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'climat' meant 'climate.'

Historical Evolution

'acclimater' transformed into the English word 'acclimate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acclimature.'

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 acclimature of the plants took several weeks.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 03:36