adaptation

US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/

UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/

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noun

  • Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
  • Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
  • The process of adjusting to new conditions or a new environment.
  • A change or adjustment made to a design or plan.
  • A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
  • A film, television drama, or stage play based on a written work.
  • A change or modification to suit new conditions or a different purpose.
  • The act of modifying something for a new use or purpose.

other

  • The process of adjusting to new conditions.
  • A trait or characteristic that enhances an organism's survival and reproduction in its environment.
  • The process of adjusting one's behavior and thinking in response to psychological challenges.