slowly-adapted
|slow-ly-a-dapt-ed|
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/ˈsloʊli əˈdæptɪd/
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/ˈsləʊli əˈdæptɪd/
(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 something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that adjusts or changes at a gradual pace.
The slowly-adapted species took years to thrive in the new environment.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 08:34