adaption
|a-dap-tion|
B2
/əˈdæpʃən/
(adaptation)
adjustment to fit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adaption' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adaptare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'aptare' meant 'to fit.'
Historical Evolution
'adaptare' transformed into the French word 'adapter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adaptation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fit or adjust something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of adapting or being adapted.
The adaption of the novel into a film was well-received.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 10:06