adapts
|a-dapts|
B2
/əˈdæpts/
(adapt)
ability to adjust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adapt' 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 'adapt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fit or adjust,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.
She adapts her teaching methods to suit the needs of her students.
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Verb 2
to become adjusted to new conditions.
The animal adapts quickly to its new environment.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 13:21