ADAPTATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

adaptation

noun

ˌa-ˌdap-ˈtā-shən

Definition of adaptation

as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of adaptation 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 Just a few weeks later, TriStar Pictures scooped up the rights to Henderson’s Cartoon Cat for a feature adaptation. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Herron’s other Apple TV adaptation, the Gary Oldman-starring Slow Horses, was recently renewed for an eighth season. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Those businesses work in areas like energy, space, supply chain resilience, and climate adaptation. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adaptation

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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

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