acclimation

noun

ac·​cli·​ma·​tion ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən 

-ˌklī-

: the process or result of acclimating

especially : physiological adjustment by an organism to environmental change

Synonyms

• acclimatization
• accommodation
• adaptation
• adaption
• adjustment
• conformation

Examples of acclimation in a Sentence

a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures

Recent Examples on the Web

As intensive as that may be—requiring a gradual acclimation and a rarity among Korean retinols—the velvety oil uses squalane and vitamin E to replenish and protect the skin barrier. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025

So adding Rodgers to the Giants would require some patience on the QB’s part with the receivers’ acclimation to their new, four-time MVP passer. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025

Pitching in that kind of pressure — and pitching consistently in that kind of pressure — requires acclimation. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025

Leaning on the run game to help Jayden Daniels’ acclimation to the NFL should also boost Robinson’s appeal. —Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 15 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

acclim(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for acclimation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation
• adaptation

Medical Definition

acclimation

noun

ac·​cli·​ma·​tion ˌak-lə-ˈmā-shən, -ˌlī- 

: acclimatization especially by physiological adjustment of an organism to environmental change