adaptations
|ad-ap-ta-tions|
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/
(adaptation)
adjustment to fit
Etymology
'adaptation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adaptatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'aptare' meant 'to fit.'
'adaptatio' transformed into the French word 'adaptation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adaptation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to fit or adjust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of adapting or being adapted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of changing to fit a new environment or different conditions.
The adaptations of animals to their environment are fascinating.
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Noun 2
a film, book, play, etc., that has been made from another form, such as a novel or a play.
The movie is an adaptation of a popular novel.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 08:21