adaptation

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adaptation

The pupil of the eye undergoes adaptation in dim light.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The process of changing to suit new conditions or environment: "Adaptation" refers to the act or process of adjusting to different circumstances, often to improve function or survival.
    • A modified version of a work for a new purpose or medium: "Adaptation" can also mean a product, such as a film, play, or television series, that has been created from an original source material like a novel or true story.
    • (Biology) A characteristic that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment: In biology, an "adaptation" is a trait that has evolved through natural selection.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The company's rapid adaptation to remote work was impressive.
    • The film is a modern adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
    • The camel's hump is an adaptation for surviving in the desert.
Advanced Usage
  • "in adaptation to": in the process of adjusting to a specific condition.
    • The animals showed behavioral changes in adaptation to the colder climate.
  • "literary adaptation": a work derived from a piece of literature.
    • The stage production is a faithful literary adaptation of the novel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Adapt (verb): to change something to suit a new purpose or situation.
    • Animals must adapt to their environment to survive.
  • Adaptive (adjective): having the ability or tendency to adapt.
    • The software has adaptive learning features.
  • Adaptability (noun): the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.
    • Her adaptability made her successful in various roles.
Synonyms
  • Adjustment: a small change to improve something or make it more suitable.
  • Modification: the act of changing something slightly, usually to improve it.
  • Acclimatization: the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
Related Phrases
  • Adaptation period: a time allowed for adjusting to new conditions.
    • New employees are given an adaptation period to learn the systems.
  • Screen adaptation: a film or television version of a book or play.
    • The screen adaptation of the book was a huge box office success.
Related Idioms
  • Survival of the fittest: a phrase often associated with adaptation, meaning that those best adapted to their environment are the most successful.
    • In business, it's often about survival of the fittest and constant adaptation.
adaptation

The pupil of the eye undergoes adaptation in dim light.

Noun
  1. (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)
  2. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
  3. a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
    • the play is an adaptation of a short novel

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