ACCLIMATIZATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimatization

noun

Definition of acclimatization

as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of acclimatization The only thing that can cause altitude sickness is gaining altitude too fast without acclimatization. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 Heat acclimatization means gradually exposing yourself to warmer conditions so your body becomes more efficient at sweating, regulating temperature, and maintaining blood volume. — Jakob Roze, Health, 28 July 2026 The consequences of the lack of heat acclimatization are well documented among outdoor workers. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2026 For anyone traveling long distances to reach a trailhead, extra days on either side help with jet lag and, on higher routes, acclimatization. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Hydration requirements vary dramatically from player to player based on sweat rate, electrolyte losses, workload, environmental conditions and acclimatization status. — Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But many players get less than 15 days of acclimatization time. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The stereotype is that acclimatization to any weather has been a source of cultural pride. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

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Noun

Ongoing care may be as simple as assessing how the patient is responding to their dosage and whether an adjustment is appropriate.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The lawmakers pointed to signal adjustments made to comply with federal rules protecting the Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

But this year, literary adaptations of classics are once again having a moment as audiences embrace fresh takes on familiar stories.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Sean Lavery, who was a writer on comedies Cougar Town and Crossing Swords, has been set to pen the adaptation, which is being developed as a feature.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptation

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