ACCLIMATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimation

noun

ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of acclimation

as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of acclimation Because each animal had been packed separately, rescue teams performed delicate individual drip acclimation procedures to ease the creatures into new water conditions and prevent further physiological shock. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The idea of enduring the ingredient’s acclimation phase, which can result in flaking, redness, and dryness as skin gets used to its power, has deterred me. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026 Securing greater public buy-in requires emotional acclimation. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 This gentle acclimation process protects the plant’s leaves from scorching — a small act of patience that pays off with a healthier, happier aloe. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimation

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Noun

Beligrinis knows that eventually the restaurant may have to make a more substantial adjustment.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Add the upcoming Neuromancer series to that list, an adaption of William Gibson’s hugely influential 1984 cyberpunk novel of the same name.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

Definition of adaption

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