adaptational
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/əˌdæpˈteɪʃənəl/
(adaptation)
adjustment to fit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adaptational' originates from the Latin word 'adaptare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'aptare' meant 'fit.'
Historical Evolution
'adaptare' transformed into the French word 'adapter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adapt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fit or adjust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to adaptation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by adaptation.
The adaptational changes in the species were remarkable.
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