C1noun 1K

Adaptation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/

Meaning of Adaptation

the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situation

In simple words: A change made to fit into a new situation or environment.

Adaptation in a sentence

• the adaptation of buildings for military purposes
• The process of adaptation to a new school is difficult for some children.
• making adaptations to your home
• a screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’
• the adaptation of desert species to the hot conditions
• Adaptations in plants occur over thousands of years.

How to use Adaptation

Use 'adaptation' when discussing changes in behavior, processes, or materials. It can often refer to environmental or biological contexts. More formal contexts might use it in literature or biology discussions.

Grammar pattern

adaptation + to/from + situation/environment

Memory hint

Think of 'adapt-a-tion' like fitting into a new place, like a chameleon changes color!

Related words

Collocations with Adaptation

• successful
• special
• evolutionary
• make
• occur
• adaptation for
• adaptation of
• adaptation to
• a process of adaptation
• cinematic
• film
• movie
• develop
• direct
• film
• adaptation of

Synonyms for Adaptation

• adjustment
• modification
• alteration
• change
• conversion

Opposites of Adaptation

• stagnation
• inflexibility

Common mistakes with Adaptation

• Confused with 'adapt' (verb) and 'adaptation' (noun).
• Using 'adaptation' when 'adjustment' is more appropriate in everyday conversation.
• Mixing up 'adaptation' with synonyms like 'modification' without considering context.

Frequently asked questions about Adaptation

What does Adaptation mean?

A change made to fit into a new situation or environment.

What is the definition of Adaptation?

the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situation

How do you use Adaptation in a sentence?

the adaptation of buildings for military purposes

Can you give another example of Adaptation?

The process of adaptation to a new school is difficult for some children.

What are synonyms for Adaptation?

Common alternatives include adjustment, modification, alteration, change, conversion.

What is the opposite of Adaptation?

Opposite meanings include stagnation, inflexibility.

What words go with Adaptation?

It commonly pairs with successful, special, evolutionary, make, occur, adaptation for, adaptation of, adaptation to, a process of adaptation, cinematic, film, movie, develop, direct, film, adaptation of.

What are common mistakes when using Adaptation?

Confused with 'adapt' (verb) and 'adaptation' (noun). Using 'adaptation' when 'adjustment' is more appropriate in everyday conversation. Mixing up 'adaptation' with synonyms like 'modification' without considering context.

How do you pronounce Adaptation?

US: /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Adaptation?

Use 'adaptation' when discussing changes in behavior, processes, or materials. It can often refer to environmental or biological contexts. More formal contexts might use it in literature or biology discussions.

What CEFR level is Adaptation?

"Adaptation" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.